The mood in Germany's export industry darkened further in October, with the automotive and metal sectors anticipating the heaviest losses in international trade, according to the results of a survey published on Monday.
Ifo's indicator for export expectations fell to minus 6.7 points from minus 6.5 points in September, the economic institute said in a statement.
"Companies are not currently benefiting from the positive economic development in other countries," said Klaus Wohlrabe, head of Ifo surveys.
Selected projects will strengthen domestic rare earth supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and improve U.S. energy security.
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