Group 1 - Germany's trade with China reached €253 billion in 2025, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, while trade with the US fell by 4.4% to €241.6 billion [3] - German exports to the US saw a significant decline of 9.3%, indicating that tariffs have negatively impacted core German exports such as automobiles, machinery, and chemical products [3][5] - The strong trade relationship with China is attributed to the compatibility of Chinese goods with German consumer needs, leading German companies to favor collaboration with China amid US tariffs [5][6] Group 2 - German companies are deeply embedded in the Chinese industrial chain, with significant investments in R&D and production, such as Volkswagen's new R&D center in Hefei and BASF's €8.7 billion investment in Zhanjiang [5][6] - A survey indicated that 93% of German companies in China plan to continue investing in the market, with 53% intending to increase their investments in the next two years [5][6] - The cooperation between Germany and China is characterized as a win-win relationship based on mutual needs and innovation, with both countries relying on each other for market access and technological advancements [7][8]
中德贸易数据出炉了!德总理真没开玩笑,德国有反制美国的硬实力
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-22 07:10