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China Surpasses U.S. as Germany's Top Trading Partner

10/22/2025

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In the first eight months of 2025, China became Germany's largest trading partner, with trade at 163.4 billion euros versus 162.8 billion euros with the United States.
Tariffs contributed to a 7.4% decline in German exports to the United States.
Exports to the United States fell 23.5% in August 2025.
Imports from China rose 8.3%, prompting concerns about Germany's growing dependence on Chinese goods, according to Berenberg economist Salomon Fiedler.

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In the first eight months of 2025, China became Germany's largest trading partner, with trade at 163.4 billion euros versus 162.8 billion euros with the United States.
Tariffs contributed to a 7.4% decline in German exports to the United States.
Exports to the United States fell 23.5% in August 2025.
Imports from China rose 8.3%, prompting concerns about Germany's growing dependence on Chinese goods, according to Berenberg economist Salomon Fiedler.