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Opportunities / Best Prospects for U.S. Exporters

Strategic industry partnership with an established, local company: e.g. strategic Joint

Venture and/or distribution partner, system integrator etc.

Technical sales representative / business development agency with an established network

of local customers and contacts within the German & EU auto industry.

Official legal subsidiary: including marketing, (technical) sales & business development staff

& engineering support.

US Exporters interested in business opportunities in industries such as public transportation & infrastructure (e.g. road, rail), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), etc. need to address additional specific requirements as most relevant public transport & infrastructure projects in Germany are procured as public tenders. For related projects, US exporters should carefully assess the specific terms, requirements and overall eligibility to participate in relevant public procurement/tenders.

While international companies may be eligible to qualify for public tenders, in many cases a direct presence or EU partner is mandated. Further information and a database of EU tenders can be accessed online: https://ted.europa.eu. For additional information on EU Tenders and assistance for US companies please contact our EU office in Brussels: https://2016.export.gov/europeanunion.

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For Information about exporting to Tunisia contact:

Maha Ben Slimene

U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia

Commercial & Economic Specialist

BenSlimeneM@state.gov

+216 56 831 746

Germany remains very open for technology innovation from the US. Exporters with products and/or services in related categories have a high export potential as the US is still regarded as a main driver and source of innovative and disruptive ideas, technology, products and new business models.

The German government is actively supporting the transition to a clean and sustainable future of transport. Measures taken include various direct and indirect subsidies, supportive legislation, funding of R&D & localization, deployment of low- and zero emission vehicles, re-fueling and charging infrastructure, as well as the integration of new and public transport modes.