• Goldman Sachs sees Germany’s export outlook improving materially, supported by productivity-driven competitiveness gains, stronger Western demand and global AI infrastructure investment.
• US-bound exports remained materially below pre-tariff levels in the second quarter of 2026; the shortfall has narrowed since late 2025.
• EU trade has become a significant export tailwind since early 2025, with manufacturing sales and orders rising.
• AI-exposed goods materially outperformed total exports over the past year, boosting German electronics and electrical equipment manufacturers.
• Chemical and intermediate-goods export gains in early 2026 may partly reverse as precautionary purchases fade; Chinese competition remains a medium-term challenge.

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