Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) forecasts Germany’s 2026 trade deficit with 29 Asia‑Pacific economies will reach about €146bn ($163bn), a record; exports to the region are projected to fall 3.2% to €185.3bn while imports rise 6.4% to €330.9bn. Chancellor Merz is visiting Japan, South Korea and Singapore this week and urged mid-sized European and Asian powers to form strategic alliances on trade, technology and security.

2026-10-28

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) forecasts Germany’s 2026 trade deficit with 29 Asia‑Pacific economies will reach about €146bn ($163bn), a record; exports to the region are projected to fall 3.2% to €185.3bn while imports rise 6.4% to €330.9bn. Chancellor Merz is visiting Japan, South Korea and Singapore this week and urged mid-sized European and Asian powers to form strategic alliances on trade, technology and security.