The Mercantilist Maginot LineGermany sheds jobs as China’s trillion-dollar surplus and the West’s demographic crisis make factory re-shoring impossibleAdrian MonckNov 20, 2025∙ Paid831ShareGrüezi!7 Things is a one-man show. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber – or tell a friend!Subscribe1 A Stab In The HeartBosh! | 📷 Jan BöttingerThe internal combustion engine has powered Germany’s industry since Carl Benz put an engine on a horse buggy in 1885. Now, the world’s largest automotive parts supplier – Bosch – is cutting 5,500 jobs. ZF…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Adrian Monck.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext