【环球财经】德国逾半数企业有意削减对美贸易

Core Insights - The survey conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce indicates that U.S. tariff policies are increasing uncertainty for German companies regarding their business prospects in the U.S. market [1] - More than half of the surveyed companies expressed intentions to reduce trade with the U.S. in the future [1] Trade and Investment Impact - Over 25% of the companies with operations in the U.S. reported having suspended or canceled their investments in the U.S. [1] - 54% of the surveyed companies anticipate a reduction in trade with the U.S. moving forward [1] Perception of Trade Agreements - 55% of the companies believe that the recent trade agreement between the EU and the U.S. imposes a heavy burden on the European economy [1] - Companies are urging the EU to adopt a firmer stance in future negotiations [1] Economic Consequences - The foreign trade chief of the German Chamber of Commerce, Volker Treier, stated that the U.S. protectionist trade policies may backfire [1] - Treier emphasized that the costs of tariffs will primarily be borne by U.S. consumers, as most companies operating in the U.S. will pass on the additional tariff costs to customers [1]