The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China

KEY POINTS

• After years of China being Germany’s main trading partner, the U.S. looks like it’s quietly taking that top spot as the year progresses.
• Combined exports and imports between Germany and the U.S. totaled 63 billion euros ($68 billion) between January and March of 2024, while trade with China came to just below 60 billion euros.
• Germany has adapted its China strategy, urging companies to “de-risk” from the country last year.