German companies in the United States are showing some reluctance to invest in view of the US presidential election, according to a survey by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) published on Monday. The DIHK said companies are waiting to see what the future economic policy of the country will be. DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Trier said the global economic environment could become more complicated with the US election outcome, which would put a strain on international trade relations. Prospective tariff increases, which have been an ongoing election campaign issue, pose a part…