German chemical company BASF Chief Financial Officer Dirk Elvermann hopes for open world markets even after a possible victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election in November. “We need a strong US, which has a special responsibility for free trade and the global economy due to its importance,” said Elvermann in an interview with the news agencies dpa-AFX and dpa. “I hope that whoever is elected can ensure this in the end.” The world’s largest chemical company is watching closely. “We will continue to secure, maintain and expand our US business,” Elvermann said. The US is an extrem…