German-American economic relations are a particularly important part of BDI`s work. The USA are Germany`s most important economic partner outside the EU. BDI is working continually to enhance access to the US market. mehr
The reduction of non-tariff trade barriers is a long-term concern of German industry. Within the framework of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC), the BDI is working actively to achieve rapid implementation. mehr
The trade volume between Canada and Germany amounted to approx. 10 billion Euro in 2008, between the EU and Canada around 50 billion euro. German companies have also invested a total of approx. 8 billion euro in Canada. mehr
US President Obama signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in February 2009. The ARRA contains a clause setting out that distribution of funds is to be subject to “Buy American” provisions. mehr