Tag: imports
China’s foreign trade collapses – significantly more business with Russia
Container port in Nanjing Weak foreign demand is likely to continue to weigh on China’s export figures. (Photo: dpa) Beijing Despite the lifting of Covid restrictions, China’s foreign trade continued…
German exports grow surprisingly strongly in January
Containers in the port of Hamburg German exports to the USA continue to grow. (Photo: IMAGO/Chris Emil Janssen) Berlin German exporters got off to a surprisingly good start to the…
German exports show surprisingly strong growth in January – imports continue to decline
Containers in the port of Hamburg German exports to the USA continue to grow. (Photo: IMAGO/Chris Emil Janssen) Berlin German exporters got off to a surprisingly good start to the…
Surveillance Base Price Increased for Smartphone Imports
The base price limit has been increased for smartphone imports subject to surveillance. Accordingly, imported ‘affordable’ smartphones with a price of less than $350 will be taxed over $350, regardless…
New regulation on smartphone imports: The lower limit was increased by 75 percent!
In 2020, the Ministry of Commerce introduced an application called surveillance in smartphone imports in order to protect the domestic manufacturer. It was said that phones under $200 can only…
EU saves billions by avoiding gas imports – Habeck wants to subsidize wind turbine production
The Czech Republic is making itself independent of Russian natural gas The Czech Republic has radically reduced its originally high dependence on Russian natural gas. In January, imports of Russian…
Where Germany is dependent on Chinese imports
Berlin How dependent is Germany on China? For months, a lot has revolved around this question in Berlin. A new analysis by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW)…
Where Germany is dependent on Chinese imports
Berlin How dependent is Germany on China? For months, a lot has revolved around this question in Berlin. A new analysis by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW)…
German exports 2022: record result for German goods
Berlin Many admonishers and warners had already called for the end of globalization in the past few months. First of all, the corona crisis and especially the war in Ukraine…
Industrialization: German dependence on China
Container port in Nanjing in east China’s Jiangsu Province The German electronics industry in particular is dependent on deliveries from the People’s Republic. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Large companies such as…
Volkswagen opposes ID imports from China
A Chinese electric VW The Volkswagen Group wants to stop what it considers to be illegal imports of cars produced in China to Europe. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf New electric cars…
Gas imports are a pan-European issue
First LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven It falls short of simply planning just enough import capacity to exactly replace the pipelines that previously brought gas from Russia to Germany. The energy…
History sometimes repeats itself
Dusseldorf Gasoline and diesel prices are rising rapidly, and the bill for energy imports has doubled within a year. Despite austerity efforts, Germany will probably have to spend 2.9 percent…
Economy completely dependent on imports for 14 critical raw materials
A worker in a mine in Congo Germany is largely dependent on imports of rare earths. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Lithium, magnesium, cobalt: According to a study, Germany is highly dependent…
EU agrees on CO2 border adjustment
aluminum sheets It has not yet been clarified how the export of metals to the world market will continue to be worthwhile. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels In the future, the EU…
World Trade Organization declares US tariffs on steel imports unjust
World Trade Organization logo The WTO has ruled out US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Photo: imago images/Andreas Haas) Geneva The World Trade Organization (WTO) has scrapped US tariffs…
World Trade Organization scraps US tariffs on steel imports
World Trade Organization logo The WTO has ruled out US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Photo: imago images/Andreas Haas) Geneva The World Trade Organization (WTO) has declared US tariffs…
The division of German industry is progressing
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen “The dichotomy will continue for some time.” (Photo: obs) Berlin Despite all the doomsday scenarios, production in German industry fell by just 0.4 percent in October…
The division of German industry is progressing
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen “The dichotomy will continue for some time.” (Photo: obs) Berlin Despite all the doomsday scenarios, production in German industry fell by just 0.4 percent in October…
Tender for hydrogen imports has started
The foundation is endowed with 4.4 billion euros. Companies that qualify now can make concrete bids in early 2023 for the production and supply of green hydrogen over the period…