<h1>Germany Faces Sluggish Economic Outlook with Marginal 0.1% Growth in 2025, Potential Trade Tensions Looming</h1> Germany's leading economic institutes forecast minimal economic growth of 0.1% in 2025, down from previous projections, after two years of contraction. Potential US tariffs on aluminum, steel, and vehicle imports could further impact economic performance. Economists anticipate slightly improved growth of 1.3% in 2026, with uncertainty surrounding international trade policies and potential government economic revitalization efforts.