Deutsche Welle - Business (9 hours ago)

The world's second-largest economy is suffering from weak household consumption, and its auto industry is particularly vulnerable. DW's editor-in-chief reports from the "Summer Davos" in Tianjin.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 days ago)

Andy Jassy is not the first executive to warn about the broader adoption of artificial intelligence and how it will fundamentally reshape the workforce. Are the doomsayers right?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 days ago)

The US president's erratic trade policy is unnerving investors in the US, while at the same time opening up opportunities for European businesses to capture their attention. Will they seize the moment?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 days ago)

The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world's most important gateway for oil transport. With Iran now threatening to close the waterway, industrialized nations are on edge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

China's grip on rare earths — vital for smartphones, EVs and military tech — has left the US, Europe and India vulnerable. Until global supplies increase, Beijing wields great power over the West's critical industries.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

With Israel fighting on at least two fronts, the country's finances and economy are strained. The government hopes higher taxes can cover some of the bills while its high-tech industry remains a safe investment.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world's most important gateway for oil transport. Hostilities between Iran and Israel have raised fears that shipping and crude flows through the narrow waterway may now slow down.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

As Israel and Iran attack each other with missiles, Israel is especially targeting key oil and gas facilities. That could have a major impact on Iran's economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Boeing dominated the commercial passenger aircraft market for a long time, but it has lost its title as the world's biggest planemaker to Airbus because it's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Boeing dominated the commercial passenger aircraft market for a long time, but it has lost its title as the world's biggest planemaker to Airbus because it's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Short-term rentals are worsening Spain's housing crisis, while investor demand continues to drive up prices. For many locals, the situation is devastating.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei has his sights set on an estimated $271 billion in cash stashed away by his fellow citizens to survive economic hardships.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Brazil is one of VW's most critical foreign bases. The company's past in the country is blighted by decades of human rights abuses and exploitation.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Israel's attack on Iran has jolted financial markets, as fears grow of a regional conflict that could disrupt oil supplies. The tensions come at a time of heightened uncertainty, driven by Trump's tariff policies.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor as promoted by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF. Despite some progress, around one in 10 children globally work in ways that are deemed harmful or illegal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

June 12 is World Day Against Child Labour, an event promoted by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF. Despite some progress, around one in 10 children globally work in ways deemed harmful or illegal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent some $300 million on Donald Trump's campaign, gaining unprecedented access to the Republican president's administration. What does their public row mean for Musk's empire?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Founders flock to Munich, Germany, to access capital, expertise, and networks that can help turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Donald Trump held a rare call with his Chinese counterpart to revive the tentative pause in the trade war between the world's top economies. What happens next?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

The European Central Bank has cut the cost of borrowing for the eighth time in the past year. However, fiscal policymakers hinted that the current cycle of interest rate cuts might be coming to an end.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

The European Central Bank has cut the cost of borrowing for the eighth time in the past year. Fiscal policymakers have been seeking to prop up a eurozone economy that was floundering even before US tariff announcements.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

In the Bavarian capital, international talent meets an ecosystem built to help startups succeed. Here, founders gain access to capital, expertise, and networks that can turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

The Indigenous People of Biafra's sit-at-home protests have paralyzed southeast Nigeria. As fear grows and losses mount, what's the path to peace?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Russian fertilizer has become increasingly important to European agriculture over the past three years, despite the war in Ukraine. Brussels appears to be finally dealing with the issue but not everyone is convinced.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

The Indigenous People of Biafra's sit-at-home protests have paralyzed southeast Nigeria. As fear grows and losses mount, what's the path to peace?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

One French billionaire is spending millions of euros to boost far-right initiatives. But the case of Pierre-Edouard Sterin is just the tip of the iceberg and prompting calls for stricter rules.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The US president's much-touted tax bill includes a plan to place significant levies on remittances leaving the country. The impact on migrants and their families will be felt across the world, including Africa.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Beginning in 2040, Danes will not be eligible for retirement until they reach the age of 70. While European pension systems are difficult to compare directly, some believe this may signal a broader trend.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The EU and UK are keen to lower the price Russia gets for its legally sold seaborne oil. However, there appears to be reluctance from the Trump administration.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Due to Trump's policy, many US corporations have scaled back or even ended their anti-discrimination programs. Now European corporations are also feeling the pressure. Is workplace diversity a thing of the past?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

For months, there has been speculation that the US and Russia want to repair the Nord Stream gas pipelines running through the Baltic Sea and bring them back online. The question remains whether Germany might agree.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Myanmar is caught in a scramble for minerals. Their exploitation is causing deaths and environmental harm in the country's Kachin State, activists tell DW. Can the region's independence movement make a difference?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff on goods, saying current negotiations with the bloc were "going nowhere." Can the EU still step back from a major tariff war?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest hit.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Donald Trump's recent visit to the Middle East was defined by a flurry of artificial intelligence investment deals involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Critics say it could help China gain access to critical technology.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Germany aims to support embattled industrial companies with lower electricity prices, but critics say the plan could threaten market stability and climate goals.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The US and China have stepped back from a major tariff war, while Britain quickly struck a limited deal with Donald Trump. Can EU nations glean insights to secure their future trade with the US?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

New economic data shows stagnant consumption and falling exports are weighing heavily on Japan's economy. And US President Trump's tough trade polices are not expected to make things better.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Trump's move to lift sanctions has sparked jubilation in Damascus, but can curbs on the war-torn nation be swiftly eased to aid economic reconstruction?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

As the US tightens trade restrictions with some Latin American countries, Chinese influence grows on the continent. Many Latin American governments see China as offering greater stability.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Trump's departure from decades of established trade practices is leaving a lasting impact on the German auto industry. Carmakers can do little but wait and hope things won't turn out as badly as feared.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Czech arms production is booming. Could weapons complement or even replace the country's traditional automotive industry as the main economic driver?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Stock markets soared as a five-week standoff between Trump and China over sweeping tariffs subsided. Now that both sides have slashed their tariffs, DW explores how the trade war might unfold.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Czech arms production is booming. Could weapons complement or even replace the country's traditional automotive industry as the main economic driver?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

After shaking up the global economy with sky-high tariffs, the Trump administration has struck a preliminary deal with Britain to smooth trade ties with one of its closest allies. DW unpacks what it all means.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs, Beijing's ties with the Kremlin increasingly intertwine.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The European Commission has unveiled a delayed roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. But as Europe scrambles to diversify supplies, experts warn that new dependencies and old divisions could derail the plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

So far, Russia's economy has proven surprisingly resilient despite sweeping Western sanctions. But what happens if the United States ramps up the pressure with secondary sanctions?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The grid operators needed more than a day to fully restore the power supply in Spain and Portugal. One of the circulating theories is that excessive solar power caused the blackout. Is that true?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal dominate the cashless payments landscape in the EU and the European Central Bank warns about the region's reliance on US payment giants. But what alternative does Europe have?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Trump's first 100 days unleashed chaos with tariffs and executive orders, tanking markets and waning global trust. As the dust settles, has he strengthened America's hand or deepened economic risks?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

For many young people in Germany, getting a driver's license has become almost unaffordable. Calls for reform are growing louder, but will it be enough?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Many countries have dropped low-denomination coins in the past. But can cash-loving Germany follow suit and stop accepting the smallest euro coins? Other European nations are showing the way.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

For months, there has been speculation that the United States and Russia want the Nord Stream gas pipelines repaired and flowing again. The question remains whether Germany might agree.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

For months, there has been speculation that the US and Russia want the Nord Stream pipelines repaired and flowing with gas again. It would be hugely controversial, but could Germany agree?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Germany was the only G7 economy that failed to grow for the last two years, and is on track for a third year without growth in 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, has now been in office for 500 days, and his radical pro-market agenda continues to draw global attention. But is it working?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president has ordered a review of US-funded international organizations, which he claims unfairly benefit other nations. As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei has now been in office for 500 days, and his radical pro-market agenda continues to draw global attention. But is it working?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Female construction workers often say they like their jobs because they can accomplish something tangible. And yet not many women work in the industry. New technologies could help change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

After Donald Trump unveiled his controversial list of countries targeted by steep punitive tariffs, the rules-based global trade order has been fundamentally shaken, with Germany scrambling to find its way.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Investors are shifting away from the US dollar in response to Trump's aggressive tariff policies and new confidence in the eurozone. Could this be the euro's moment to shine?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Investors are shifting away from the US dollar in response to Trump's aggressive tariff policies and new confidence in the eurozone. Could this be the euro's moment to shine?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

It's been a dramatic few days on global oil markets. Trump's tariffs and a shock move by OPEC have fueled concerns among many major oil producers — not least Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Germany's antitrust authorities have approved UniCredit's plans to buy a major stake in Commerzbank but the federal government continues to say the Italian lender's approach amounts to a "hostile takeover."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Germany exports more goods to the US than to any other country in the world. While trade ties remain robust, Trump's tariff policies pose a major challenge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Turkish businesses hope to capitalize on the relatively lenient new US tariffs on their country to raise their profile and increase exports.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

From 2027, all ships are required to use less CO2 emitting fuels, or face penalties. It is aimed at forcing the industry to lower its carbon footprint and not everyone is happy with the deal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As tit-for-tat tariffs escalate between Washington and Beijing, the cracks between the world's two biggest economies are growing deeper.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Coal has fueled industrialization — and climate change. Some countries are well into phasing it out, but US President Donald Trump wants to boost production. Here's why this is not a good idea.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Stock markets remain turbulent as rising tariffs on Chinese and US exports wipe out bilateral trade. How could the trade war now play out?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The overall US tariff rate on Chinese imports has risen to 145% according to the White House. Meanwhile, the EU has agreed to hold off on its own counter-tariffs. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The 27-nation bloc has paused planned retaliatory tariffs on nearly €21 billion of US goods as it seeks a deal with the Trump administration. Did its strategy work? And what happens next?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Faced with steep US tariffs, China and the EU are racing to find new trade partners. But with crowded global markets, is Europe again at risk of becoming the world's dumping ground for cheap goods?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Markets breathed a sigh of relief after Trump's tariff reprieve, and the EU has agreed to hold off on its own counter-tariffs. However, a US trade war with China looms. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The Trump administration's changing position on trade tariffs appears to have sparked a trend in opposition: boycott campaigns against American products from consumers and companies.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Facing a a global market crisis, the US president decided to pause tariffs on most countries for 90 days. He also raised the tariff rate for China to 125%. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Though delayed, Donald Trump's tariffs have caused global consternation. But the United States' southern neighbor hopes some exemptions could make the country's auto industry a winner in the trade war.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The 27-nation bloc has agreed to apply retaliatory tariffs on nearly €21 billion of US products like soybeans, motorcycles and orange juice, but is holding back on targeting the US tech sector as it seeks a deal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

China has announced an 84% retaliatory tariff on US imports. Meanwhile, the EU has greenlit its first retaliatory tariffs over a previously-announced levy on steel and aluminum. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

US President Donald Trump's tariff spree has sparked a trade war with China, setting the world's two biggest economies on a treacherous course. Other trade wars may follow. How is it likely to turn out?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

China has announced an 84% retaliatory tariff on US imports. Meanwhile, the EU has greenlit its first retaliatory tariffs over a previously-announced levy on steel and aluminum. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The US President claims his tariffs are "reciprocal" yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. It points to a different motivation — to remove US trade deficits.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The US president has sent mixed signals, saying countries are "dying" to make a deal, while at the same time saying the tariffs could be "permanent." China has responded with 84% tariffs on US goods. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

France's military sector is one of Europe's strongest and could play a decisive role in making the continent's defense sector autonomous. But there are hurdles.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As stock markets remain volatile, investors are worried the global economy is on the verge of a slump. DW explores the impact of Trump's tariffs on US, Chinese and world growth.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As stock markets remain volatile, investors are worried the global economy is on the verge of a slump. DW explores the impact of Trump's tariffs on US, Chinese and world growth.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Global markets from Europe to Asia have continued to feel the pain of Donald Trump's tariffs. The US president has shown no sign of reconsidering despite the economic turmoil. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Global markets from Europe to Asia have continued to feel the pain of Donald Trump's tariffs. The US president has shown no sign of reconsidering despite the economic turmoil. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As stock markets continue to plunge, investors are worried the world could face an economic slump. DW explores the impact of Trump's tariffs on US, Chinese and world growth.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Businesses and governments worldwide are trying to understand their new reality as Donald Trump reveals another round of US tariffs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a deal to drive TikTok into American hands. The stakes are high for the popular Chinese video app's 170 million US users.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

From personal computers to cloud services, Microsoft has revolutionized the workplace in just a few decades. On its 50th anniversary, critics warn that AI could make the tech giant more dominant than ever.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Businesses and governments around the world are trying to make sense of their new reality as Donald Trump reveals another round of US tariffs. Contingency plans and retaliation are being openly discussed.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As Donald Trump has imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on trading partners worldwide, the EU will be hit with a 20% levy on all of its goods exported to the US. What countermeasures can Brussels take?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Donald Trump seems confident he can pull off a deal to drive TikTok into American hands. The stakes are high for the popular Chinese video app's 170 million US users who are hoping for an end to the waiting game.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As Donald Trump has imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on trading partners worldwide, the EU will be hit with a 20% levy on all of its goods exported to the US. What countermeasures can Brussels take?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

US soybean farmers are facing uncertainty as Donald Trump's trade policies spark fears of market volatility. Can they navigate the risks of tariffs and lost exports?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The Hanover industrial trade fair is taking place in a year of political upheaval, with the Germany economy in recession and the US threatening global trade rules. But perhaps that's precisely why it's so important.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

US President Donald Trump has promised numerous wide-ranging tariffs on global trading partners. Now he is threatening reciprocal tariffs. What are they and what will they mean for world trade?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The fashion brand's parent company said Paul Marchant acknowledged his "error of judgement" before stepping down. Primark operates more than 450 stores in 17 countries across Europe and the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Viral social media posts claim that the EU plans to expropriate savers' funds without their knowledge and invest the money in defense. What's really going on?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The European Union is measuring up its response to the anticipated new tariffs being imposed by the United States. But what tools does it have?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Musk said the move will "unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability and expertise with X's massive reach."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

European chocolate makers and consumers are feeling the impact of poor cocoa harvests in West Africa caused by a viral disease and climate change.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Unemployment in Germany rose by 26,000 — the sharpest monthly increase since October 2024. The figure far exceeds analysts' expectations of an increase of 10,000.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Europe's auto industry is in a state of shock after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The expanding trade war is hammering auto stocks and testing strained ties with allies.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

After Turkey's President Erdogan arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, stocks and the national currency have plummeted. Erdogan is now desperately trying to calm the market turmoil.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. At the center of the debate is the temporary H-1B visa, the ticket to the US for skilled foreigners.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Germany and other top suppliers of cars and car parts to the US are considering retaliation against Donald Trump's newly announced 25% blanket import tariffs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. At the center of the debate is the temporary H-1B visa, the ticket to the US for skilled foreigners.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Germany's defense industry expects a boom as Europe invests billions in arms. Will skilled workers from the faltering auto industry be able to find jobs in the defense sector?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Big investments mean Europe is beefing up its war readiness as the US turns its back on decades of transatlantic security guarantees. What is a "war economy" and what will it take for Europeans to get there?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Trump's tariff threats have rattled global markets. But in India, the market slump isn't just about the new US president. Millions of small investors are feeling the squeeze, for other reasons than a trade war.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Trump's repeated tariff threats have rattled global markets. But in India, the market slump isn't just about Trump. Millions of small investors are feeling the squeeze — for reasons beyond a potential US trade war.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Nigeria's textile production was once a vibrant, booming sector and a key part of its economy. But the industry has since been brought to its knees by cheap imports from China. Is there a chance of recovery?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Europe's busiest airport canceled all flights after a nearby blaze cut power to London's aviation hub. DW looks into how passengers are being affected and the potential impact on the entire industry.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

A bird flu outbreak in the US has spiked egg prices by more than 150% in a year. Washington has reportedly called on Europe to export its egg surplus, but only one or two countries have so far hatched a plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The US dollar is the world's most important reserve currency. But Donald Trump sees the greenback's current strength as a cause behind trade deficits and a big hindrance to his manufacturing revolution.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China has emerged as a major threat to Germany's car industry and is also putting the chemicals and engineering sector under pressure.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The German bank's move to downsize comes due to falling profits. Deutsche Bank also plans to close several of its branches.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China has not only emerged as a major threat to VW and Mercedes, the German chemicals and engineering sectors are also facing an onslaught from Chinese rivals.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The leading economic organization cut its forecast for global growth due to trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariffs. It warned that conditions could worsen.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Gold is considered a safe investment because its value is not threatened by inflation. In recent weeks, its price has risen sharply. What is making investors so anxious that they are turning to gold?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The European Union and United States appear to have entered a full-blown trade war, with Trump and Brussels exchanging tariffs. The EU's former trade commissioner thinks there will be no winners.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

After charging Canada and Mexico, President Trump's increased tariffs on the EU have come into effect. Meanwhile, the US administration has issued false claims about the impact of those tariffs. A DW fact check.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Investors are questioning the tech billionaire's involvement in Trump's administration, while shares in his Tesla electric-car company plummet.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Investors are questioning the tech billionaire's involvement in Trump's administration, while shares in his Tesla electric-car company plummet.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Europe is re-imagining its entire security architecture and defense capacity amid concerns over both Russia and the US. With the bloc still buying huge amounts of US arms, can its own companies ever catch up?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Eurobonds are being touted as the silver bullet to resolve the fiscal burden facing EU members as they plan to rearm themselves amid the threat from Russia. But raising joint debt is hugely controversial within the bloc.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Chinese-built ships could face a $1.5 million docking fee at US ports, the latest move to curb China's trade dominance. What would the impact be when combined with Donald Trump's tariffs and other protectionist measures?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

When Donald Trump was reelected in November, many investors declared the so-called Trump Trade would spur US stocks to new highs. But markets are now spooked by fears the world's largest economy is close to recession.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The Southeast Asian trade bloc has invited China and several Arab states to a joint summit in Kuala Lumpur in May. Could a new trade alliances emerge in response to Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Many African countries are facing acute economic challenges. As the number of super-rich on the continent grows, so do calls to impose wealth taxes.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Donald Trump hosts a cryptocurrency summit at the White House on Friday amid much anticipation about his plans for a national stockpile of digital currencies. Buying bitcoin at all-time highs could be a costly move.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Though women have made inroads in business leadership roles, it is still lonely at the top in Germany. Why is it made so hard for them to climb the office ladder and will things ever change in Europe's biggest economy?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The plant in the central city of Toyota has seen a similar explosion in 2023 which forced the company to suspend production at some domestic plants for some time.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Though women have made inroads in business leadership roles, it is still lonely at the top in Germany. Why is it made so hard for them to climb the office ladder and will things ever change in Europe's biggest economy?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Donald Trump's controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. What would that mean in economic and financial terms?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

US President Donald Trump has threatened and imposed steep import duties since taking office. Experts say he is violating existing trade agreements — so how is he able to get away with it?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Donald Trump pushes ahead with tariffs on Canada and Mexico and doubles the levy on imports from China . Reciprocal tariffs on the rest of the world could be next, so what will it mean for world trade?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The US and EU want to clamp down on online Chinese retailers Shein and Temu. They stand accused of exploiting a legal loophole to ship cheap products directly to overseas consumers from Asia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The Carnival season has just kicked off in Germany and local businesses are raking in billions from the beer-fueled festivities. But not only here has Carnival grown from a local custom into a big commercial event.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The global push towards smart-energy production adds new vulnerabilities to national power grids. DW spoke to hackers who've exposed security gaps in rooftop installations and solar power plants around the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Under its policy of "strategic autonomy," India has been expanding its presence in Latin America. Countries in the region have welcomed the push and hope to diversify their own geopolitical partnerships.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

After the victory of conservative Friedrich Merz, German businesses are calling on him to create a stable government willing to tackle problems. But doubts remain if Merz can deliver on his promises.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For Russia, the change is arguably most obvious in its trade patterns and its increasing dependence on China.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Argentine President Javier Milei faces his first major political crisis as the so-called cryptogate scandal shakes his credibility. The failed cryptocurrency endorsement has sparked a legal and political backlash.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The German economy is a cause for great concern as voters go to the polls to elect a new government. Has the country miscalculated on its business model, where it gets energy, Chinese competition and tariffs?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

With German parliamentary elections underway, businesses are warning that electricity prices are just too high. But how bad is the problem really?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The US and China are leading the field when it comes to artificial intelligence models. Researchers say Germany also has a lot going for it. So why isn't there a successful AI company here?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The 20 countries that use the euro are languishing in stagnation, with recession-plagued Germany weighing heavily on them. Surprisingly, the only silver lining is emerging in Portugal, Spain, and Greece. How come?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Commerzbank has announced cost-cutting measures to stave off any takeover bid by Italy's UniCredit that the German lender says would lead to much more drastic job cuts.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Countries targeted by Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum say they are preparing countermeasures to offset the economic damage. DW weighs up the impact of the US president's latest move.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

US President Donald Trump's comments about developing Gaza for real estate purposes are not new. For years, his family has viewed the Middle East as key to its business ambitions.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

A high-profile summit on artificial intelligence begins Monday in Paris with the aim of creating a framework for the sustainable use of AI. So far, the European Union has struggled to keep up with leaders in the field.

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