德国工业遭美关税冲击 相关组织要求欧盟与美重谈贸易协议

Group 1 - The German industrial sector, particularly the automotive industry, is facing significant challenges due to U.S. tariffs, high energy prices, and weak domestic demand [1][3] - In June, Germany's industrial output decreased by 1.9% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year, reaching its lowest level since May 2020 [3] - Exports to the U.S. have declined for three consecutive months, marking the lowest level since February 2022 [3] Group 2 - The German automotive industry is severely impacted, with major companies like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen reporting significant profit declines in the first half of the year [5] - Despite a reduction in U.S. tariffs on EU car imports to 15%, German automakers still face billions in additional tariffs annually [5][7] - The automotive sector has seen a net job loss of approximately 51,500 positions over the past year, accounting for nearly 7% of total jobs in the industry [9] Group 3 - The German industrial sector has reduced its workforce by about 114,000 jobs, a 2.1% year-on-year decrease [9] - The industrial revenue has been under pressure, with a 2.1% year-on-year decline in the second quarter, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of decline [9] - The machinery manufacturing sector is calling for the EU to renegotiate trade agreements with the U.S. due to new tariffs that exceed previously agreed levels [11] Group 4 - A recent trade agreement between the EU and the U.S. includes a 15% tariff on most EU goods, while the EU has committed to eliminating tariffs on U.S. industrial products [12]