German companies sharply cut investments in the US in the first half of 2026, with direct investment falling nearly two-thirds from a year earlier amid uncertainty over tariffs, trade and US economic policy. While existing operations continue to reinvest profits, businesses appear increasingly cautious about committing fresh capital to new projects.
German companies sharply cut investments in the US in the first half of 2026, with direct investment falling nearly two-thirds from a year earlier amid uncertainty over tariffs, trade and US economic policy. While existing operations continue to reinvest profits, businesses appear increasingly cautious about committing fresh capital to new projects.
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