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Emanuele Orsini emphasizes the importance of maintaining manufacturing in Europe to prevent deindustrialization and calls for a clear national energy strategy.

Brazil's government has raised taxes on over a thousand imported products, including cell phones, to boost local industry competitiveness, but most smartphones are already produced domestically.

The Brazilian footwear industry anticipates significant growth in exports and competitiveness due to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, expected to reduce tariffs and diversify markets.

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Stéphane Séjourné, the EU Industry Commissioner, warns that Europe risks becoming a playground for its competitors unless it implements ambitious and effective industrial policies to reduce dependency on critical minerals imports.

Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's acting president and Minister of Development, Industry, and Trade, stated that the recent increase in US import tariffs from 10% to 15% does not harm Brazilian competitiveness because the rate applies equally to all countries.

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the critical nature of aluminum and copper scrap recycling for the competitiveness of both Greek and European industries while calling for measures to prevent the loss of scrap materials to outside markets.

Estonian lawmaker Rain Epler argues that the current EU and Estonian energy policy, which prioritizes uncontrolled renewable energy sources like wind and solar, is fundamentally flawed and poses strategic risks.

The article discusses the recent European Industry Summit 2026 in Antwerp, where the European Commission President aims to strengthen Europe's industrial appeal and competitiveness against global uncertainties.

Chairman Min Nam-kyu of Jagang Industry has donated 1 billion won to Korea University to support its research in convergence decomposition biology, aimed at enhancing global competitiveness in this promising field.

The metropolitan automotive sector in Mexico has established the CHAM to address talent shortages and enhance industry competitiveness.

Industry leaders in Europe are urging the EU to reduce high energy and carbon prices to enhance competitiveness.

Greek shipbuilding and repair industry highlights its critical role in Europe’s economic security and industrial capacity amid discussions on EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Emmanuel Macron stated that Europe must invest in its future and industry to enhance competitiveness against China and the USA, proposing joint debt as a solution.

European chemical companies are urging the EU to revise its emissions trading system due to high carbon prices affecting their competitiveness.

Juha Gröhn, the former CEO of Atria, has been appointed as a Professor of Working Life at the University of Vaasa, focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and growth of the food supply chain.

Filip Turk, appointed as the climate policy envoy, addressed a crowd in Ostrava, emphasizing that the European heavy industry is losing competitiveness and criticized EU emission permit prices, generating strong applause from the audience.

AS "Smiltenes piens" has acquired a majority stake in AS "Cesvaines piens" to boost its competitiveness in the Baltic and European markets.

The acquisition of Cesvaine Milk by Smiltene Milk aims to enhance competitiveness in the Baltic and European markets.

The Argentine government is facing criticism regarding the competitiveness of local industries, with Minister Luis Caputo suggesting that protectionist measures have inflated prices for consumers.

Tensions have risen between officials over tax burdens affecting the automotive export sector in Argentina, as demand for reduced provincial and municipal taxes to boost competitiveness continues.

Evangelos Mytilineos emphasized the necessity for a stricter implementation of the EU's competitiveness strategy during his speech at the unveiling of Eurometaux's new identity as European Metals.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo's statements about possibly eliminating export duties amid declining production and exports have reignited discussions surrounding the competitiveness of Argentina's automotive industry.

Slovakia faces challenges like unpredictability in the business environment and high costs of retaining quality staff, which impacts its competitiveness, according to Pavol Prepiak, Vice President of the Slovak Automotive Industry Association.

Slovakia's Vice President of the Automotive Industry Association, Pavol Prepiak, discusses the unpredictable business environment and rising employment costs, which threaten the competitiveness of the automotive sector amidst declining car sales in European markets.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo criticized textile industry prices, asserting that competitiveness is attainable despite his personal avoidance of buying clothes in the country.

Experts from the Forum of Electricity and Gas Consumers argue that EU initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal do not address the real issues facing the energy-intensive industry, a sentiment echoed by Henryk Kaliś, president of the Chamber of Electricity and Gas Consumers.

The Austrian government aims to enhance the competitiveness of the industry by introducing a capped industrial electricity price and allowing underground CO₂ storage, as part of a broader agreement among the governing coalition.

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement represents a strategic milestone for the Italian industry, creating a free trade area for 800 million people and significantly impacting Italian exports, employment, competitiveness, and production sectors, according to Maurizio Casasco.

BASF's CFO expresses concerns about competitiveness leading to reduced climate investment, yet emphasizes the long-term importance of climate initiatives.

BASF is slowing down its climate protection investments due to concerns over competitiveness, though CFO Elvermann insists the issue remains relevant long-term.

The Croatian Chamber of Commerce states that reducing food imports is only feasible through increased production in primary agriculture and the food industry, highlighting the need for agricultural policies that boost production and competitiveness in response to alarming import figures.