The German industry association BDI urged the government to reduce economic risks linked to China by diversifying supply chains and implementing trade defense measures against unfair competition.
Germany’s BDI reduced its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.4%, citing high energy costs and bureaucracy. The chemical industry trade group VCI warned that most sectors supplying chemical producers expect
The BDI industry association forecasts stagnation for German industry in 2026 due to rising energy costs and supply chain risks, warning that manufacturing could contract further if shipping disruptio
ChemBrief