GERMANY
Germany Sees Zero Growth in 2025
Berlin slashes forecast: Trump’s tariffs are “hitting Germany harder” than others.
Exports to US threatened by 25% car & metal tariffs, plus 10% blanket duties.
Germany shrank 0.3% in 2023, 0.2% in 2024—now stagnating or facing mild recession.
Industry also squeezed by fierce Chinese competition and Russia’s disruptions.