Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Growth to a Halt

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero economic growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

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Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy

President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.

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German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.

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Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe

The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.

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Volkswagen’s Profit Under Pressure From Tariffs and Competition

The German auto giant saw its earnings fall last year, as it pushed ahead with a restructuring in the face of tariff uncertainty in the United States and lost market share in China.

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German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany

The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.

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What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.

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Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

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Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots.

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