German exports to the US have fallen sharply

German exports to the US are projected to fall sharply in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies.

According to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), German exports to the United States fell sharply in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies.

Destatis said Germany exported goods worth €135.8 billion to the US in the first 11 months of last year, down 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024.

Conversely, German imports from the US increased by 2.2% to €86.9 billion, meaning Germany's trade surplus with the US narrowed to €48.9 billion during this period – its lowest level since 2021, during the COVID pandemic.

The US is Germany's most important export market, but the German economy, heavily reliant on manufacturing and exports, has been severely impacted by Trump's drastic trade policy changes. By 2025, German exports had declined for the third consecutive year.

Germany's struggling automotive industry was particularly hard hit, with the value of car and auto parts exports falling 17.5% to €26.9 billion. Machinery exports also declined 9% to €24 billion, while pharmaceuticals saw a slight increase of 0.7% to €26.2 billion.

Uncertainty continues to escalate after President Trump last week threatened to impose a 10% tariff on European countries, including Germany, for their opposition to his attempt to buy Greenland from Denmark.

Source: VTV