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Germany's Merz says he did not expect better EU-US trade deal, German economy will suffer
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he was not satisfied with the result of trade talks with the United States, but "more simply wasn't achievable" and added the German economy would suffer "significant" damage due to the agreed tariffs.
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Merz says trade deal will cause ‘considerable damage’ to German economy
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the trade deal struck by the EU with the US will hurt America and cause “considerable damage” to the Eurozone’s largest economy, as he battled criticism from business and political opponents.
‘German economy will suffer’: Merz delivers mixed response to U.S.-EU trade deal
Merz said the recently concluded trade agreement between the EU and the United States — which includes a 15% tariff on most EU imports — would cause “significant damage” to German industry. Read also: Giorgia Meloni supports U.
Merz warns EU-US tariff deal will severely harm German economy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that the compromise reached in the tariff dispute between the European Union and the United States will severely impact Germany's export-oriented economy. "The German economy will suffer significant damage from these tariffs,
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Germany Boosts Energy Consumption by 2.3% in First Half of 2025
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A raw deal but the best they could get with Trump: Europe dismayed and relieved at the same time
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The Far Right in Germany Wants to Soften Its Image, Not Its Policies
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has adopted a code of conduct for its members, without changing its positions on ...
Michigan football in talks to open 2026 season in Europe with game in Frankfurt, Germany
Michigan football is in talks to play the first game of its 2026 season against Western Michigan in Frankfurt, Germany.
Four themes powering Europe's equity bull market
European stocks are near record highs again, seemingly shaking off tense trade talks and currency headwinds, while volatility ...