The Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America are bound by a close friendship based on historical ties, shared experiences, values and interests.

Just as in decades past, close transatlantic coordination remains important for maintaining peace and security in Europe and around the world, especially against the backdrop of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
The transatlantic security community within the framework of NATO and the approximately 39,000 US military personnel permanently stationed in Germany help to ensure the security of Germany and of Europe.

Close economic relations, too, create jobs in and foster exchange between the two countries. With bilateral foreign trade – the sum of exports and imports – totalling 236 billion euro in 2024, the United States has for the first time since 2015 again become Germany’s most important trading partner (ahead of China). The United States remained the primary destination for German exports in 2024 – a position it has held since 2015. German companies and their subsidiaries are the fourth largest foreign employer in the US, providing some 871,400 jobs.

Germany and the United States are linked by a dense network of relations in the sphere of civil society, science and culture. Exchange programmes and private initiatives also make an important contribution to this broad spectrum. Germany remains one of the most popular destinations for students from the United States. The more than 200 German-American town twinning arrangements are another key part of cultural exchange.
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