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Press Releases and Statements
Incoming orders in mechanical and plant engineering - 04.06.2025
Expected setback
Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector fell by 6% in real terms in April compared to the previous year. An expected setback, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.
VDMA Business Climate Survey - 03.06.2025
India and Brazil with tailwind – USA and China under pressure
The global business situation in the mechanical engineering sector remains mixed. While India and Brazil are impressing with good figures, China is struggling with structural challenges. The USA is characterized by the latest tariff policy.
VDMA flash survey USA - 26.05.2025
US tariffs harm trade worldwide
The majority of mechanical engineering companies are increasingly uncertain about the US market. An agreement on tariffs between the EU and the USA is now needed quickly. For the benefit of both sides.
Immediate tax investment program - 02.06.2025
"The right incentives for investment - implement them quickly now!"
The federal government's planned immediate tax investment program sends important signals to the economy. The improvement in the research allowance in particular is good news.
VDMA Media Revview
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Mediathek
Bildunterschrift: Thilo Brodtmann, Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
Bildunterschrift: Thilo Brodtmann, Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
Bildunterschrift: Hartmut Rauen, stv. Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
