From：Internet Info Agency 2026-05-04 16:30:02
According to data from the German Institute for Economic Research, the business climate index for Germany's automotive industry declined from -19.0 points in March to -23.8 points in April 2024, indicating a marked deterioration in sector sentiment. The institute noted that escalating tensions in Iran have heightened market uncertainty and driven up energy prices, further weighing on an already weakened auto industry. Companies' expectations for the coming months have significantly weakened. Additionally, supply chain disruptions are becoming more acute, particularly a shortage of helium produced in Qatar—used in chip manufacturing, airbag production, metal processing, and battery leak detection. Meanwhile, the United States has announced it will impose an additional 25% import tariff on automobiles imported from the European Union, adding further pressure on the industry.
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