Strategic Levers
Outward Investment Scrutiny
70%
Critical Mineral Stockpiling
85%
Dual-Use Tech Export Controls
60%
Inward FDI Screening
80%
Diversification Subsidies (Asia/EU)
75%
Supply Chain Dependency & Friction Map
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Strategic Assessment: German industry bodies (BDI, VDMA) emphasize that while China remains Germany's largest trade partner (€254B in 2023), critical single-source dependencies in battery chemistries and pharmaceutical precursors demand targeted federal state guarantees.
Policy Impact Metrics
Live Model
Resilience
78
Target: ≥75/100
Trade Friction
62
Index (0-100)
Vulnerability ↓
34.5%
De-risked baseline
Automotive & Mobility
High Exposure
Resilience: Moderate (68/100)
Critical Chokepoints: Battery cells, Rare earth magnets (NdFeB), Cathode precursors.
Chemicals & Pharma
Severe Exposure
Resilience: Guarded (55/100)
Critical Chokepoints: Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Specialty precursors, Acetylene derivatives.
Mechanical Engineering (VDMA)
Moderate Exposure
Resilience: Strong (82/100)
Critical Chokepoints: Precision tooling components, Industrial casting blanks.