Bremen in the customs dilemma: Companies fear for the future in US trade!

Bremen in the customs dilemma: Companies fear for the future in US trade!

The Bremen economic landscape faces challenging times, while the effects of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump are emerging on cars and others were emerging. The current uncertainty primarily affects local industry, whose exports to the United States have increased significantly in recent years. According to a study by the Hamburg World Economic Institute, which was created on the order of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce, the consequences could be less dramatic than initially feared. In this art -reaching situation, there is hope for some companies, especially for the company ACMOS in the Bremer Neustadt, which produces separation funds for various products.

The study shows that the tariffs could have a long -term effect on Bremen's gross domestic product than it initially appeared. A neutral overall effect over a period of two years is promised. However, it cannot be denied that the uncertainty in the current economic situation is heavily burdened by the Bremen companies, as the latest surveys show. Managing Director Julian Laschinsky from ACMOS emphasizes that the tariffs come "at the worst time" because North America is an important growth market for the company.

growth vs. uncertainty

The import export situation is particularly critical because over 72 percent of Bremen exports to the USA are eliminated on cars and auto parts. Experts from the Chamber of Commerce have shown that a decline of up to 15 percent is possible when the automobile export in the USA, which could have a significant impact on local companies. The automotive industry in Bremen is particularly affected by its strong integration with the US market. Such developments could reduce the value creation in the processing of business by up to 2.7 percent.

The uncertainty is also spreading to other companies. ACMOS employs around 150 people in Bremen and has branches in the United States, which brings additional risks. The managing director is confident that his company can assert himself on the US market despite the difficult framework conditions, but also sees the need in diversification towards Asia and North America.

new markets in sight

The Bremen Chamber of Commerce underlines the importance of adaptability of local companies. Many have already started to open up new delivery routes and trading partners in order to counteract the negative effects of the tariffs. Chamber of Commerce President André Grobien emphasizes the mixed results of the latest study: While the automotive industry is actually in a critical condition, adaptation reactions and the development of new markets in South America, India and Indonesia could offer long-term opportunities. Negotiations on free trade agreements, such as the Mercosur Agreement, show that there are new ways to strengthen the Bremen economy even in turbulent times.

The available data suggests that the United States may be in a profound recession and ultimately have to bear the greatest burden of customs policy. Nevertheless, it remains exciting how the Bremen economy reacts to these challenges and what new opportunities will arise in the future. It is up to the company to prove a good hand and to react flexibly to the given market situation.

For a detailed analysis of the current customs policy and its effects on the Bremen economy, we recommend a look at the reporting of Buten and inland as well as the assessments of the Weser KURIERS.