Germany sees the economy stagnating in 2025 as Trump’s trade policy weighs on it

German Industry Stalls as Tariffs and Weak Demand Hit Core Sectors

Germany’s government, in its latest spring economic report, has confirmed that the country faces a third year of stagnation in 2025. The forecast, released on April 24, 2025, slashes expected growth to zero, down from the 0.3% predicted just months earlier. Officials cite U.S. trade policy and persistent structural weaknesses as the main drivers behind […]

US President Donald Trump has plunged the American economy into a deep crisis. In "Markus Lanz", economist Hans-Werner Sinn warns of far-reaching global consequences.

Germany cuts GDP forecast to zero, citing Trump tariffs

Germany expects zero GDP growth in 2025, with Economy Minister Habeck blaming US tariffs under Trump. German exports and trade hit by global economic shifts.

ECB Sees Inflation Job Almost Done Despite Tariff Mess

European Central Bank officials are starting to open up on what monetary-policy remedies the region’s economy may need to cope with the recent jolts to global trade.

Stagnant economic growth, inflation, housing shortages: What influences the everyday life of young people and how do they view the current economic situation in Germany?

Europe's largest economy to stagnate in 2025 under the weight of Trump's trade policy

Increasing competition from China and a contracting economy for two consecutive years have exacerbated export-driven Germany economy's challenges. Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy has placed additional strain on German exporters