Decrease in Mechanical Engineering Orders: April Saw a Decline
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Hey there! Let's talk about how international trade squabbles are giving Germany's machine and plant engineering peeps a hard time in 2025. Here's the lowdown.
First off, let's set the scene. The industry had a glimmer of hope for a trend reversal after an encouraging start to the year in Q1. However, things took a turn for the worse in one of the following months, as the turbulent waters of trade tiffs began to rock the boat.
This downward spiral is all down to the jitters caused by the good ol' U.S. President Trump's threats and looming tariffs, leading to a somber forecast, according to Johannes Gernandt, the saavy chief economist at the Association of German Machine and Plant Engineering (VDMA). To put it bluntly, this stumble was no real surprise, given the risks involved.
April saw a 6% decrease in orders, and the bad news didn't stop there. Domestic orders dipped a whopping 4% below those seen in the same month of the previous year. It's worth noting that business with non-Euro countries fared even worse, slumping by a staggering 13%.
So, what do the experts have to say for the industry's future? Well, the VDMA isn't too optimistic. Despite a slight increase in orders of 1% over the first four months of the year, the association warns that global uncertainty remains sky-high, with this leading to those stingy with their investments.
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In light of the turbulent trade disputes, the machine and plant engineering industry in Germany is struggling to maintain positive growth in 2025. This financial instability has raised concerns for future investments in the industry, as forecasts remain somber due to the lingering effects of tariffs and political tensions, particularly with the U.S. Under the leadership of Johannes Gernandt, the chief economist at the Association of German Machine and Plant Engineering (VDMA), the situation has been attributed to the inherent risks involved in international business.
