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EU-US goods trade hits record 875 billion euros in 2025 despite tariff disputes
July 13, 2026 at 08:07 PM
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Trade in goods between the European Union and the United States reached a record 875 billion euros in 2025, with EU exports outpacing imports, according to a study by the German Economic Institute.
- EU exports to the US rose 7.7 percent to 580 billion euros, while EU imports from the US increased 2.2 percent to 295 billion euros.
- The EU trade surplus in goods widened to about 285 billion euros.
- Economist Samina Sultan said the overall data gives a misleading impression, as automotive exports to the US dropped 20.4 percent due to tariff impacts.
- Trade in services between the EU and US also reached a record 865 billion euros, with the EU posting a 178 billion euro deficit.