In 2023, the United States became Germany's largest trading partner for the first time since 2015, with trade increasing by 0.1% to €252.8bn. Trade with China declined by 3.1% to €246.3bn, marking a shift in Germany's trading dynamics. Despite a slight increase in exports to the US, Germany's overall trade faced challenges, including a widening trade deficit with China and a general decline in exports and imports. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)