The shift is largely attributable to the tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump, which have weighed on German exports
China has overtaken the US as Germany’s leading trading partner in the first eight months of 2025, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing preliminary data from the German statistics office.
The shift comes as Washington has imposed significant tariffs on goods from the EU under US President Donald Trump. Most European goods currently face a 15% tariff while the rate on automobiles is 25%.
German imports and exports with China amounted to €163.4 billion ($190.7 billion) from January to August, while Germany’s bilateral trade…
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