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German firms' China investments driven to four-year high by US trade wars
German firms raised investments in China by 55.5% to over €7 billion in 2025 to counter U.S. trade tariffs and reduce supply chain risks, IW German Economic Institute said.
- On Jan 27, 2026, Reuters reported German investments in China hit a four-year high, climbing to over 7 billion euros between January and November 2025, a 55.5% rise.
- Aggressive U.S. trade policies, including tariffs on European Union imports, pushed German companies to shift focus to China amid fears of geopolitical conflicts.
- Major German firms including BASF, Volkswagen and Mercedes‑Benz expanded China operations while ebm‑papst increased local production in 2025 to lower risks, the IW German Economic Institute noted.
- Earlier this month, Berlin is toughening its stance toward Beijing while seeking to avoid damage as China reclaimed its spot as Germany's top trading partner last year.
- The surge positions German companies to produce nearer customers and reduce exposure to tariffs, with 2025 investments in China exceeding the six billion euro average from 2010–2024, IW Institute reports.
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German firms' China investments rose by 56% in 2025 to more than 7 billion euros, highest level in four years, German Economic Institute IW says
Exclusive-German firms' China investments rose by 56% in 2025 to more than 7 billion euros, highest level in four years, German Economic Institute IW says ... -January 27, 2026 at 01:02 am EST MarketScreener
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