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Germany’s Trade Surplus Narrows
Germany’s trade surplus in September narrowed slightly to €19.4 billion ($20.8 billion) from €19.6 billion in August, according to the country’s Federal Statistical Office.
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Germany’s trade surplus in September narrowed slightly to €19.4 billion ($20.8 billion) from €19.6 billion in August, according to the country’s Federal Statistical Office.
Exports month to month grew 2.6% to about €100 billion ($108 billion). Shipments to other countries within the European Union totaled €62 billion ($67 billion).
The statistical office says Germany’s imports in September expanded 3.6% to €81 billion ($87 billion), with 68% coming from other EU members.
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