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Germany chemical firms cut output at home, expand abroad

Filed: May 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Germany’s chemical companies are scaling back domestic production due to high energy costs and regulation while expanding abroad.
WHO: Germany’s chemical companies
WHAT: Scaled back chemical production at home and expanded production abroad
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: High energy costs and regulation
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