08-05-2025
German Industrial Production Increased Before US Tariff Barrage
German industrial production rose in March, a period in which looming trade barriers by the US administration probably boosted foreign demand.
Output rose 3% from the previous month, more than predicted by any economist in a Bloomberg survey. That was mainly driven by automotive, pharmaceuticals and machinery, the statistics office said in a statement on Thursday. On a less volatile three-month basis, it was 1.4% higher.
