Mechanical engineering exports to the USA"Made in Germany" not damaged
According to the VDMA, German mechanical engineering companies are optimistic: despite the VW emissions scandal, they expect more business with the USA, the partner country of the 2016 Hannover Messe, in 2016. However, the VDMA warns against too much euphoria.
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... China. This can already be seen in the current import structure of the USA: China became the most important foreign machinery supplier in 2013, while Germany has been in fourth place since 2015, just behind Mexico. According to the respondents, American machine manufacturers are also catching up with the competition there. However, this includes not only originally American companies, but also production facilities of foreign companies in the United States.
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