Investor talks: Economics Minister travels to Taiwan
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
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Exports to China fall - USA narrows gap significantly
European markets remain top for Saxony's economy - but the USA also plays an important role despite higher tariffs. Is there any reason to sound the all-clear, and what about China?
Trump threatens high chip tariffs - concern in Saxony
US President Donald Trump has been talking about high tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the possible level: 100 percent. What does this mean for companies in "Silicon Saxony"?
Concerns in Saxony after Trump's announcement of chip tariffs
US President Donald Trump has been talking about tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the amount: 100 percent. This is not good news for Saxony's semiconductor industry.
Saxony's exports to the USA slump due to extra tariffs
Donald Trump's tariff threats are also having an impact on Saxony's export industry. Current figures show this. And companies are reacting.
Panter: Companies must develop markets outside the USA
The USA is threatening the EU with tariffs of 30 percent. This will also have an impact on companies in Saxony. They will have to turn their attention to other sales markets.
Saxony exports significantly more
Cars, mobile homes and mechanical engineering products from Saxony are in demand abroad. Most goods remain in Europe. Many products also go to China - but there is a decline here.
Saxony increases exports - concerns about US tariffs
Saxony's foreign trade is growing, but the outlook for the future is less optimistic. This is because the USA's customs policy is contributing to general uncertainty.
Five years of Brexit - Saxony's foreign trade continues to grow
Trade barriers after Brexit? No problem for Saxony's economy. Which industry benefits the most.
Poland and Saxony want to cooperate more closely in the economy
As neighbors, Saxony and Poland have long maintained good economic relations. Both countries are interested in expanding them. This has now been agreed in Warsaw.
East German car industry against punitive tariffs for e-cars
The East German automotive industry is making progress with the switch to e-cars. Nevertheless, the industry rejects punitive tariffs against competitors from China, as planned by the EU. What are the reasons?
Saxony supports SMEs entering the international market
Saxony is planning 100 activities in 30 countries to support small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing international markets.
Saxon imports at record high - exports down
Saxony records a peak in imports in 2023, while exports decline. China remains the most important trading partner.
Habeck considers agreement on EU supply chain law possible
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is optimistic that an agreement can still be reached in the coalition dispute over the EU Supply Chain Act.
Foreign trade growth weaker than in the two previous years
Even though the economic engine is sputtering, the foreign trade sector in Saxony is continuing to grow this year. However, growth is slowing down considerably. However, there are special reasons for this development.
Economy in Saxony: Exports rise by a good 17 percent
In 2022, Saxon companies increased their exports to a record level. They increased their exports by 17% to 52.7 billion euros. The Saxony Economic Development Corporation (WFS) announced that the development was not only due to higher prices. China remained the most important export market with 8.7 ..