German engineering body warns US may expand aluminium & steel tariffs- 31 October 2025
The VDMA cautioned that U.S. Commerce may include more engineering goods under aluminium/steel content tariffs, which could impact trade flows.
👉 Source: Reuters
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BERLIN, Oct 29 (Reuters) – More than half of German and European machinery exports to the United States could be hit by new tariffs if Washington expands its list in December, the German Engineering Federation VDMA said on Wednesday, urging the European Union to renegotiate the tariff deal.
The federation, which represents 3,600 machinery and plant engineering companies, said 56% of exports could be affected by steel and aluminium tariffs, up from around 40% after an initial expansion in August.
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