German car exports to the United States dropped by nearly 15 percent in the first three quarters of 2025, making the automotive sector the hardest-hit branch of German industry in US President Donald Trump's trade war, according to a study on the impact of tariffs on the Germany economy. The findings raise concerns for the European Union’s economy as a whole, which is dependent on exports.
German exports of motor vehicles and parts, machinery, and chemical products - key sectors for Germany and the EU more broadly - have been heavily impacted by tariffs imposed by the United states.
