Germany news: Exports jump higher than expected
Key takeaways
- Exports from Germany had risen at a time when many feared they would be in retreat because of punishing US tariffs.
- 05/08/2026May 8, 2026German exports edge up despite global tensions, tariffsGerman exports have risen slightly despite ongoing global tensions linked to the Iran war, despite a drop in shipments to the United States.
- The Federal Statistical Office said exports for March increased 0.5% month on month and 1.9% year on year in adjusted terms.
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Exports from Germany had risen at a time when many feared they would be in retreat because of punishing US tariffs. Meanwhile, one of Germany's biggest banks is set to cut jobs to fend off a takeover. DW has the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5DTLNGermany's auto industry in particular has been struggling in recent times Image: Fabian Bimmer/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know German exports have risen 0.5% month on month and 1.9% year on year in March, while imports have jumped 5.1% Shipments to the US and China have declined sharply Germany's Commerzbank says plans 3,000 job cuts to fend off a takeover bid by UniCredit A bank hostage situation is unfolding in a western German town Here are the latest developments from and about Germany on Friday May 8, 2026:
05/08/2026May 8, 2026German exports edge up despite global tensions, tariffsGerman exports have risen slightly despite ongoing global tensions linked to the Iran war, despite a drop in shipments to the United States.