New numbers show Germany trades more with China now than with the United States. This means Germany is more connected to China's economy. However, there are still some political problems and possible trade arguments.
In 2025, Germany and China traded goods worth €251 billion. This is the first time China has been Germany's biggest trading partner. The United States is now in second place with €240 billion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Beijing this week. He will meet with China's leaders. They will talk about important topics. These include the war in Ukraine, human rights, and their economic links.
Trade between Germany and China grew by 2.2% from 2024 to 2025. But trade with the United States fell by 5% in the same time. Germany bought more from China than it sold.
Germany imported €170.6 billion of goods from China. It exported €81.3 billion to China. This shows Germany is buying more Chinese products. The European Union is thinking about this.
The European Union is considering new rules for Chinese goods. They might put taxes on things like electric cars from China. This is to make trade fairer.
This change in trade is important for German companies. Car makers sell many cars in China. They have invested a lot there. China is now Germany's most important economic partner.