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Why Are German Firms Leaving America
German companies' direct investments in the United States experienced a significant decline during the first half of 2026, decreasing by 65% compared to the first half of 2025, reaching only 4.3 billion euros. This drop is attributed to the economic policies adopted by the Trump administration, which led to strained trade relations and the imposition of high customs tariffs on partners such as the European Union and Germany. In the five years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, German investments in America averaged around 15.8 billion euros annually, but during the pandemic years, they were lower or negative due to economic contraction. Despite this decline, surveys indicate that 41% of German companies with investments in America plan to increase their spending, and the U.S. market still maintains its attractiveness, although caution is necessary due to current fluctuations and uncertainties in the data.
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