German exports fell more than expected in May, with a 1.4% decline from the previous month, worse than the -0.5% median estimate.
Imports in Germany also sank, including a more than 10% drop in sales from the US.
The risk of tariffs and the strengthening euro are causing concerns for German and European exporters.
Germany, vulnerable to US tariffs, faces a potential recession, but plans to boost defense and infrastructure offer optimism amid mixed economic indicators.