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09.05.2025 TRADE WAR  US, UK unveil tariff changes / Trump's 10% levy remains largely in effect / More work to do

25.04.2025 GERMAN ECONOMY  Business climate improves slightly despite trade dispute / Manufacturing industry, plastics pessimistic again – Ifo Institute

09.04.2025 GLOBAL TRADE  Bankruptcies set to rise in next two years / Western Europe to see most job losses / Europe eyes unified insolvency laws

27.03.2025 GERMAN ECONOMY  More optimism in German boardrooms / Fiscal stimulus package and looming US tariffs / Mood improves among makers of plastics goods

19.03.2025 TRADE WAR  EU Commission plans retaliatory tariffs; PE reportedly targeted / Move could aid European producers / US-Houthi attacks expected to aggravate impact of US tariffs

10.03.2025 TRADE WAR  Concerns mount over US tariffs on Canada, Mexico / National plastics groups jointly call for free trade / Trump starts, stops import fees on many goods

06.03.2025 GLOBAL ECONOMY US halts support for Ukraine, threatens EU with tariffs / Member states, Brussels counter with huge spending plans / Plastics groups in US, Canada raise concerns

06.03.2025 GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY  Are M&As booming in the plastics sector? / Interview with consultant Sinan Ikiisik

27.02.2025 EU POLICY  Clean Industrial Deal unveiled in Brussels / 400 business leaders send urgent call to heads of state / Cefic praises ‘bold action' / Ineos's Ratcliffe prefers US approach

25.02.2025 GERMAN ECONOMY  Business confidence stagnates / Plastics and rubber firms split on prospects for present, future

19.02.2025 WORLD TRADE  Trump to slap tariffs of around 25% on cars / Levies could start as early as 2 April / Brussels ready to retaliate

29.01.2025 GERMAN ECONOMY  Business confidence edges higher / Main index still weak / Plastics, rubber firms more optimistic

20.01.2025 PLASTICS RECYCLING NETHERLANDS  Pressure on Dutch firms continues / Local market reflects problems in Europe / “Market is flooded with virgin plastics from China”

13.01.2025 INSOLVENCIES GERMANY  Major insolvencies still at high level / Automotive suppliers most affected in plastics segment / Significantly more jobs at risk

20.12.2024 YEAR-ENDER: EUROPEAN ENERGY MARKET  Q1, Q2 dotted with price fluctuations for electricity / Gas market relatively calmer than 2023 / Renewable energy experiences boost

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