Germany expects zero GDP growth this year, blames Trump tariffs

Friedrich Merz calls for action on Trump administration tariffs

Major stock indexes plunged on Monday as Trump showed no sign of backing away from his tariff plans.

German economy gets yet another downgrade as government projects zero growth this year

Germany's economy is expected to post zero growth this year, outgoing Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "The US trade policy of threatening and imposing tariffs has a direct impact on the German economy, which is very export-oriented," he said, presenting the forecast. The German government had previously expected slight GDP growth of 0.3 percent for this year for Europe's top eco…

Germany Downgrades Growth Outlook, Now Expects Recession For Record 3rd Year, Blames Trump

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Germany expects zero growth as tariff turmoil hits

Economy minister urges EU and US to find a solution on trade

Germany economy panic as Donald Trump's tariffs crash forecast growth

One expert warned the German economy is "preparing for turbulence" as it grapples with the uncertainty of Donald Trump's trade war.

Germany has revised down its growth forecast for this year to zero as its export-dependent manufacturing sector is hit by US President Donald Trump's trade wars. The previous growth forecast for 2025 was 0.3%.