German Exports Dip to US Amid European Trade Surge
As a result of US government customs policy, German-American trade relations significantly weakened in 2025, with German exports to the US falling by 9.4%. However, overall exports saw a surprising 1% increase due to bolstered orders from within the European Union, particularly for industrial goods. This shift led to China re-emerging as Germany’s largest trading partner, surpassing the United States, while the German government eyes a 1% growth in 2026 driven by public spending.
John Q. Hosedrinker