German factory output and exports rise, but US tariffs cloud outlook

German factory output and exports rise, but US tariffs cloud outlook

Industrial production in Germany climbed 3.0 percent in March, driven by the car and pharma sectors, while exports to the US surged ahead of new tariff measures.

Germany: very good exports in March, but there was no Trump yet. China is doing well - Economic Scenarios

The German export celebration in March, before Trump's tariffs. Exports from Germany rose 1.1% month-on-month, reaching an 11-month high of €133.2 billion in March 2025, following a 1.8% increase in the previous month , boosted by increased shipments to China and the United States. Exports to the European Union increased by 3.1%, while those to the euro area grew by 3.8% and those to non-euro area countries by 1.6%. In particular, exports to the…

German exporters once again made better deals in March, most of which went to the US, where new tariffs threaten.

Imports to Germany decreased by 1.4 percent compared to February