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This paper examines the potential economic significance of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for Germany as well as the attitudes in the country toward the agreement. More specifically, the author examines 1) the main goals of the TTIP; 2) Berlin's view on the ongoing negotiations; 3) the economic implications for Germany of the agreement, including what it could mean for trade in goods and services, investment regulation and Germany's energy supplies; and 4) the view towards the TTIP of Germany's government, political parties, public and businesses. The author argues that if the TTIP negotiations succeed, stronger economic bonds will be established between the USA and the EU, including Germany, which may also translate into better political relations.