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China Beats US as Germany’s Top Investor Amid Project Drop

5/21/2026

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China overtook the United States as Germany’s top source of foreign investment projects in 2025.
Germany logged 1,564 foreign investment projects in 2025, a 9.3% drop from 2024.
U.S. projects fell to 206, the lowest since 2016, while firms expect 25,000 jobs and €11.8 billion investment, about half of 2024.
Achim Hartig said firms avoid new sites because of high capital costs and prefer acquisitions.

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China overtook the United States as Germany’s top source of foreign investment projects in 2025.
Germany logged 1,564 foreign investment projects in 2025, a 9.3% drop from 2024.
U.S. projects fell to 206, the lowest since 2016, while firms expect 25,000 jobs and €11.8 billion investment, about half of 2024.
Achim Hartig said firms avoid new sites because of high capital costs and prefer acquisitions.