AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Industrial Policy & Trade: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of a “China Shock 2.0” as Chinese EVs and industrial goods surge, pushing the bloc toward tougher tools amid a widening trade deficit. UK–EU Manufacturing Access: UK Chancellor John Healey will urge EU finance ministers not to lock Britain out of the “Made in Europe” Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing the scheme should deepen UK supply-chain links instead of erecting barriers. Canada–EU “Associate Member” Plan: Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched a deeper EU partnership in Strasbourg, but Donald Trump branded it a “hostile act” and threatened tariffs, raising uncertainty for cross-border industrial sourcing. Electric Trucks Race: Scania CEO Christian Levin says Europe is lagging China on electric truck scale-up, blaming ignored charging-infrastructure rules and a skills gap in key EV components. Germany Defense-Driven Orders: Germany’s manufacturing order backlog hit an all-time high, with defense spending boosting vehicle and military-related demand. Corporate/Market Pulse: European shares rose after the Fed hike as oil slipped, lifting automakers and metal mining. Rail Manufacturing: Croatia put its first domestically built electro-diesel bimodal train into service on the Zagreb–Split line, using an EIB-financed order from KOŃCAR. Compliance & Cyber: CAREL Controls is working toward EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements, with deadlines stretching into 2027.
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