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Nearly 30% of German Firms Delay U.S. Investments Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Survey Finds

Jul 24, 2025, 5:19 a.m. ET

AsianFin -- Nearly 30% of German companies planning to invest in the United States have delayed their projects, and 15% have scrapped them entirely, citing uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, according to a survey released Thursday by the Ifo Institute.

The uncertainty is also weighing on domestic investment. Among the 1,500 firms surveyed, 21% reported postponing investments in Germany, while 8% said they had cancelled projects.

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