Germany’s trade deficit with China heads for record as exports slump

Germany’s trade deficit with China is heading toward a record in 2025 as demand for German products keeps shrinking. Analysts tracking trade flows say the gap is widening fast and shows no sign of easing soon. If the trend holds, it could fuel protectionist pressure inside Europe’s largest economy at a time when political patience is already thin. Forecasts from Germany Trade and Invest show China tightening its grip as Germany’s top import partner. Total shipments from China to Germany are expected to rise 7.2% this year, pushing the value to €168 billion, or about $197 billion. At the same time, German exports moving the other way are projected to fall 10% to €81 billion. That imbalance leaves a trade deficit of €87 billion, the widest on record. Auto exports slide as competitiveness weakens Holger Goerg, who leads international trade research at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, said...

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