Germany and the United States

Politics

AfD sues German intelligence agency over 'extremist' label

Germany's far-right AfD went on the offensive Monday against its designation as a "right-wing extremist" party by the domestic intelligence agency, as the move further inflamed ties with US President Donald Trump's administration.

Economy

German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms

Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.

Economy

Trump targets German auto industry with new foreign vehicle tariffs

In a further blow to Germany's struggling auto industry, US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on foreign car imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners.