The German Economic Institute (IW) report, which draws on data from the Bundesbank, highlights an 80% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Analysts point to the trade policies enacted by the Trump administration as the primary driver of this trend, creating a climate of hesitation among German firms looking to deploy new capital across the Atlantic.
Despite the retreat in new ventures, the American market retains its strategic appeal for established players. Companies already embedded in the U.S. economy continue to reinvest local profits, suggesting that while the appetite for fresh risk has waned, the existing industrial footprint remains stable. The data underscores a growing divide between maintaining current operations and committing to future expansion under current political conditions.
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