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November 17th, 2025

Business climate: VDMA members see conditions in China still under strain

German machinery manufacturers in China rate the business environment cautiously. Local competition and weak demand remain major challenges. Still, sentiment has improved slightly.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Trade dispute

October 30th, 2025

US customs deal: VDMA urges renegotiation

The EU must not relent on the tariffs imposed by the United States, explained Bertram Kawlath, President of the German Mechanical Engineering Association. More than half of German machinery exports could be affected by steel and aluminum tariffs.

By Marion Bergermann