Chemical industry under constant stress
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry got off to a weak start in 2026. Seasonally adjusted production fell by 2.8% in the first quarter. This was almost 6% lower than in the previous year.
Wolfgang Große Entrup
VCI Welcomes US-EU Customs Deal
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
