Germany's trade surplus fell to €15.3bn in September 2025, the lowest since October 2024, due to a 3.1% rise in imports outpacing a 1.4% increase in exports. Total exports for the first nine months of 2025 reached €1.18 trillion, while imports rose to €1.03 trillion. The data indicates a weakening trend in Germany's trade balance, with significant increases in imports from non-EU countries, particularly China and the US. Despite a modest recovery in exports, challenges remain due to tariffs and structural shifts in trade relationships. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)