Deutsche Welle - Business (2 days ago)

European leaders and businesses have responded to the US Supreme Court's decision to rule many of US President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal with both cautious optimism and deep uncertainty.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 days ago)

The US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate them, starting with a 10% temporary tariff.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 days ago)

ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she'll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 days ago)

Reports suggest the long-planned Franco-German FCAS air defense project is near collapse. In an exclusive interview with DW, Airbus Defence CEO Michael Schoellhorn says it needs to be restructured to survive.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 days ago)

Brazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in New Delhi, while Google and Nvidia hail Indian expansion plans. Meanwhile, China felt the sting of intellectual property appropriation for once in a robot dog scandal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Hapag-Lloyd's deal to buy a major Israeli shipping company is colliding with national-security red lines. Critics say the purchase could expose critical infrastructure at a volatile moment in the Middle East.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to defend German industry from the economic upheaval caused by intense rivalry from China. Momentum is building to impose new trade barriers to stop unfair trade practices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

EU regulators are investigating Shein on suspicion that it has not done enough to limit the sale of illegal products and to protect consumers from allegedly addictive design features on the platform.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Nigeria's data watchdog has opened an investigation into Chinese online retail discounter Temu, on suspicion of violations of data law. The company is facing mounting scrutiny amid its global expansion.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world's most critical chokepoint for the oil trade. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the waterway and last week partially closed it for military drills.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Increases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Major construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

In Germany, big construction projects often derail. Airports, train stations and concert halls are finished years late and billions over budget.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz greeted the press together on arrival at the Alden Biesen Castle, with Macron saying they shared a "sense of urgency" on economic reform. But the two may clash on the way forward.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Tesla's German factory in Grünheide is pressing charges against an external trade union member. The company said he was caught recording a confidential meeting without permission; the IG Metall union called this a lie.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Once seen as anti-graft strongholds, the US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline due to a lack of political leadership, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index has revealed.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

China's electric carmakers are rapidly expanding across South America as Europe hesitates with trade liberalization. From Brazil to Argentina, a high-stakes battle is unfolding for the region's future auto market.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Despite a pause in tariff escalation, US–EU trade remains volatile under Donald Trump. From deficits and energy to services and the dollar, the trans-Atlantic relationship reveals deep ties — and clear vulnerabilities.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

From cheap exports to cutting-edge tech: A Chinese battery giant's secretive factory in Germany shows how "Made in China" and "Made in Germany" are colliding — and where they can benefit from each other.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The World Economic Forum has come to an end after a tense but ultimately anti-climactic week at Davos, with the US, Ukrainian and Canadian leaders attracting the most attention. Read DW's wrap of the summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Donald Trump's moves against two key suppliers have revived debate over China's fragile oil balance. With domestic output flat and oil fields aging, how much capacity — if any — exists to raise production?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Donald Trump used his WEF speech to praise himself and lash out at Europe while offering little on the economy. Business and political leaders were expecting the worst, but much of it was for a domestic audience.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Donald Trump's Project Vault seeks to secure US access to rare earth minerals vital for advanced tech and clean energy. The EU wants a minerals alliance with Washington, but can they really shift China's outsized lead?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Donald Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US supplies — and maybe even Venezuelan. DW asks whether the Latin American producer can realistically meet New Delhi's needs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Up until now, German cars have barely penetrated the Indian market despite success elsewhere. Could the new EU-India trade deal be a game changer for the struggling sector?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

After hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sharp, confidence-shaking rout.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The price of silver has just reached an all-time high of more than $120 per ounce. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The euro has reached its highest level against the US dollar since 2021. That has consequences for eurozone companies and consumers, but few think that the European Central Bank should intervene yet.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

With increased competition and heavy attention on the antics of the company's CEO, Tesla's core electric vehicle business has faltered in the past year.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Amazon told employees that it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, completing a downsizing move that began last year. The online retail giant had recruited during a COVID pandemic spike in demand.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Germany is facing a massive shortage of skilled workers, from nurses to IT specialists. The country needs hundreds of thousands of professionals, but bureaucracy and political hurdles are slowing recruitment abroad.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Gold continues to hit record highs, having already had a bumper run in 2025. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are the key factors, while doubts over the US dollar are also attracting new investors.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Fear over Trump's tariff walls and the aggressive tone coming from the White House is pushing the European Union to focus on getting other trade agreements done. Despite all efforts, the EU sometimes gets in its own way.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Ifo business barometer was stagnant in January, bucking predictions of a slight improvement. A dip in confidence in the service sector put the brakes on improved sentiments in other areas.

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