German trade deficit with China grows as Beijing relies less on European industry

17.08.2026

Germany's trade deficit with China widened in the first half of 2026, even as the Asian powerhouse remained its top trade partner, preliminary data from state-run agency Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) showed on Sunday.

German exports to China fell over 12% ​year-on-year to just under €37 billion between January and...