Exports by Saxon companies to the USA rose sharply to around 2.7 billion euros in the first half of the year. This is a nominal increase of 9 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the State Statistical Office. By comparison, exports across Germany fell by 4 percent in the first six months of 2025.
In Saxony, exports initially rose sharply at the beginning of the year and then fell sharply. An increase of 28 percent in the 1st quarter was followed by a decline of 7 percent in the 2nd quarter. According to the authority, this is likely a significant reflection of the tightened US customs policy under President Donald Trump, which has apparently led to certain "pull-forward effects".
