General · 16 August 2026

German businesses drop their American investments by nearly two-thirds under Donald Trump

First-half spending for 2026 fell to just €4.3bn, an 80% drop compared with the same period two years ago. Researchers at the German Economic Institute say Donald Trump's threats of heavy import tariffs are driving the decline. While businesses already operating in America continue to reinvest their local profits, most are hesitating to commit fresh money.

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