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Germany's Exports Plummet Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

7/9/2025

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Germany's exports took a hit in May 2025, plummeting 1.4% to a four-month low, largely due to a significant 7.7% drop in shipments to the U.S. amid tariff worries. Imports also fell by 3.8%, yet the nation still enjoyed a robust trade surplus of €18.4 billion, with exports to the UK surprisingly rising by 15.1%.

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Germany's exports took a hit in May 2025, plummeting 1.4% to a four-month low, largely due to a significant 7.7% drop in shipments to the U.S. amid tariff worries. Imports also fell by 3.8%, yet the nation still enjoyed a robust trade surplus of €18.4 billion, with exports to the UK surprisingly rising by 15.1%.