AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAuto Manufacturing: The EU-China deal caps Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 a year, but Chinese brands are still expanding in Europe, with BYD weighing a French factory. Volkswagen warns Europe’s mass-market carmakers face “enormous pressure,” as calls grow for stronger support for local production. India’s commerce minister, meanwhile, says European costs and rules could push carmakers to manufacture there. Industrial Capacity: European solar manufacturers want strict “Made in Europe” rules covering the full PV supply chain. GlobalFoundries marked a construction milestone at its Dresden chip plant, ACC reached five million cells at its French battery factory, and Engel is expanding its production network with a site in Serbia. Business Resilience: The EBRD raised war-risk insurance for Ukrainian businesses to €168 million, broadening cover to include gas-related goods and warehouse storage. Cybersecurity: A cyberattack on refrigeration systems disrupted more than 500 French supermarkets, spoiling food and exposing how connected industrial equipment can threaten supply chains.
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