Kommentar: Midterms – das Risiko für deutsche Firmen sitzt nicht in Washington
Die neuen Gouverneure möchten Fördergeld zurückfordern und Steuernachlässe überprüfen. Für Unternehmen mit US-Werken kann das teurer werden als jedes Gesetz im Kongress.
The VDMA, a German engineering association, quickly commented on the US election, stating that they expect "no substantial impacts on German and European machine-building firms." US expert Andrew Adair concurs, noting that the president oversees tariffs, and short-term national policy changes are unlikely to affect business conditions.
While this may seem reassuring, it shifts focus away from where it should be. The true impact on German corporations will be determined by state-level developments. At least 20 states are set to be governed by new governors starting in 2027, including four Southern states where German car manufacturers plan to produce or build. The southern Republican governments, known for offering incentives to lure new factories, are now facing a shift.
As new politicians take office, both parties will demand concessions from corporations. In South Carolina, Republican Alan Wilson pledges to end "rescues for conglomerates," after the Scout plant's construction cost $150 million more than initially estimated. His ally in Alabama, Tommy Tuberville, plans to demand rebates if companies fail to meet their commitments.
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