In this discussion, Hendrik Hauke, a restructuring partner at Willkie, and Florian Bruder from DLA Piper, dive into the impact of US tariffs on Germany's automotive market. They analyze the pressures on manufacturers amidst a shift to electric vehicles and how rising interest rates complicate matters. Additionally, they explore intriguing possibilities for auto suppliers to pivot towards the defense industry and discuss innovative financing solutions like private credit to navigate the industry's restructuring challenges.
