AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAuto Supply Chain Reshuffle: Continental is selling its ContiTech unit for €4bn to Lone Star Funds, with up to €250m more depending on performance, as the German supplier trims operations amid weak demand and EV pressure. Heatwave Demand Shock: Europe’s record heat is driving a surge in air-conditioner buying, but it also spotlights dependence on Chinese-made units, intensifying trade-deficit concerns. EU Trade Rules in Motion: The EU has opened a new round of tariff suspension and quota applications for firms needing duty-free access to inputs when EU supply is insufficient. Defense Funding Friction: France’s push to limit UK participation in EU defense lending has backfired, leaving Paris short of the €16.2bn it sought for joint Franco-British missile projects. Semiconductors Push (India): CG Semi’s OSAT plant in Sanand, Gujarat, has started commercial production, with five semiconductor plants expected to be operational by end-2026 and exports flagged for Japan, the US and Europe. Robotics Export Growth (China): China exported 10.377m robots in Jan–May, worth nearly 20bn yuan, with the EU a key destination.
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