Deutsche Welle - Business (9 hours 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 (13 hours 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 (2 days 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 (2 days 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 (2 days 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 (5 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks ago)

The Trump administration's uncompromising approach to 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (A month 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were connected to Russia's grid until Saturday. The transition to electricity from the European Union is another sign of confidence in the EU, turning the page on their Soviet past.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president's tariff strategy has so far forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But with America's economy and reputation at stake, how long can such a coercive approach work?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Germany's Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner. However, the deal is not necessarily a sign that New Delhi will end its defense sector dependence on Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have shocked financial markets. Economists say the move has thrown the global trade order into "chaos."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president has renewed a 100% tariff threat toward BRICS nations over their alleged attempts to create an alternative world reserve currency. DW examines why they are unhappy with the almighty US dollar.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president has fired the first salvo of his tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. DW examines how the new tariffs will hit North America's integrated supply chain.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president has fired the first salvo of his tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. DW examines how the new tariffs will hit North America's integrated supply chain.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

As the Year of the Snake has begun in China, the nation's economy faces huge domestic and foreign challenges. Can introspection and resilience, which the Chinese associate with snakes, help weather a perfect storm?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Brussels has called on EU member states to help revive the bloc's sluggish economies. It laid out a Competitiveness Compass with policies to boost growth. Can the plan make Europe fit for competing with China and the US?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Two years into an economic recession, German businesses are sounding the alarm and demanding no less than a complete overhaul of economic policy after February's election.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Google says it will update its popular maps service to reflect any official name changes US President Donald Trump pushes through. It is part of an established policy but is not always popular.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Down by over 20%, the Brazilian real received the ignominious title of worst-performing major currency in 2024. The selloff has eased somewhat recently, but the country's fiscal woes still have financial markets on edge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Claiming unfair treatment for American companies, Donald Trump has left the OECD's global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal, countries could opt for "digital service taxes" of their own.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The investment decision by some of the world's most prominent tech firms coincides with Donald Trump's move to rescind an order addressing AI's potential risks. Some have cheered the decision, but others are concerned.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The investment decision by some of the world's most prominent tech firms coincides with Donald Trump's move to rescind an order addressing AI's potential risks. Some have cheered the decision, but others are concerned.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

European gas inventories are being used up at the quickest pace since the depths of the energy crisis after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Could a mooted ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) make things worse?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Young people are asserting themselves at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. The annual meeting brings together thousands of participants, including many politicians and company bosses from all over the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Banning the platform would put 170 million American users at increased risk of cyberattacks, warn internet freedom activists — and have repercussions for the rest of the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The who's who of politics, business and civil society is descending on the Swiss Alpine town. There's a lot to discuss, from Ukraine and Gaza to climate change and AI, but it's Trump's comeback that's likely to dominate.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US president has threatened to punish China and other BRICS nations, Mexico, Canada and German carmakers during his second term. DW recaps what punitive measures could be in store.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Europe's two most important economies will lack stable governments when Donald Trump assumes office as US president. Often called the twin engines of EU growth, they are hampered by huge economic and financial problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

For more than a decade, Ahaus has served as a real-world laboratory for urban digitalization. Each year, around 1,000 tourists visit the town, now officially recognized as Germany's smartest community.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Amid rising real estate prices, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants to impose a 100% tax on property bought by foreign speculators. How does the plan compare with other countries where housing affordability is an issue?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Banning the platform would put 170 million American users at increased risk of cyberattacks, warn internet freedom activists — and have repercussions for the rest of the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Britain's largest gas supplier warned the country has less than a week of stored gas after a cold snap spiked heating demand. DW asks why stocks have fallen so fast and what the UK will do to stay warm this winter.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

VW produces and sells vehicles worldwide. Its Germanness is an important selling point, but the company is equally at home in China, Brazil and the US. Its dependence on foreign markets may soon come to bite.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Experts say new US sanctions on oil exports could have a serious impact on Russia's revenues and lead India and China to seek alternative supplies.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Experts say new US sanctions on oil exports could have a serious impact on Russia's revenues and lead India and China to seek alternative supplies.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion policy is surging in the US, and major companies are scaling back their efforts. Trump's second presidency is likely to intensify this trend. So why are experts hopeful?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

US President-elect Donald Trump threatened Canada with 25% tariffs and even quipped about a merger of the nations. The North American neighbors have strong economic links, so a trade dispute would have a heavy impact.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The devastating wildfires which have hit Los Angeles and other parts of southern California could be one of the costliest natural disasters in US history. They're also wreaking havoc for already struggling home insurers.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and telecommunications via its Starlink system have raised security and competition concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

China said an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair "trade and investment barriers."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Norway set a goal for all new cars sold to be electric by 2025, a decade ahead of the European Union. Subsidies and incentives have helped the Nordic country almost realize its goal, so what can others learn?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

In the latest tussle between Trump and Biden over future US policy, the president-elect is seeking to pause a law banning Chinese-owned social video app TikTok. Donald Trump says he wants to solve the case politically.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Slow Chinese economic growth and the possibility of a global trade conflict under US President-elect Donald Trump mean slower growth and turbulence are on the horizon for Asia in 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Europe's two most important economies will lack stable governments when Donald Trump assumes office as US president. Often called the twin engines of EU growth, they are hampered by huge economic and financial problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

US President Joe Biden has vetoed Nippon Steel's $14.9-billion takeover bid for its American rival, US Steel. Amid bipartisan opposition to the merger, DW asks why US politicians and regulators are concerned.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Russian gas exports via Ukraine came to a halt on January 1 after Kyiv refused to renew a transit deal, hailing this as "Russia's biggest defeat." But some EU countries are scrambling to meet their energy needs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The German auto industry was in crisis mode last year, amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The German auto industry has been in crisis mode in 2024 amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The current gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expires at the end of 2024, with Vladimir Putin having already said there was no time left to renew the contract. Will eastern EU members be hit the hardest?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Osamu Suzuki, the man who shaped Suzuki into a global industry player, has died aged 94. He married into the car and bike business, and cracked the Indian market before most had even thought to try.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

What economic challenges does the world have to look forward to or fear next year? There are several, most of which are connected to US President-elect Donald Trump and his protectionist instincts.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The skyrocketing price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales. Farmers in Africa, whose crop brings little profit, are the ones with a bitter aftertaste.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Cuba's struggling economy faces another blow. A new law passed by the US Congress in December could result in the loss of trademark rights held by the Cuban government to the Havana Club rum brand in the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Some are blaming Germany for high electricity prices in other parts of Europe. Are they right? How connected is the European market and does weather really influence the price of electricity?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Inflation across the Eurozone continued to rise in November, but less than expected. Germany, however, was among those countries which bucked the trend.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

French farmers have resumed protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. But experts say the increase in controversial imports is modest with enough safeguards to soften the impact.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The two Japanese carmakers confirmed reports that they would be 'collaborating' more closely. They were also holding talks with Mitsubishi, with whom they have a parts-sharing agreement for electric vehicles.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

French farmers have resumed protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. But experts say the increase in controversial imports is modest with enough safeguards to soften the impact.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

With labor shortages across Europe, how can EU states balance calls to repatriate Syrians after the fall of Assad with the bloc's workforce needs?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Multilateral organizations like the WTO are currently under increasing pressure. Will the next US president accelerate the unraveling of a rules-based world trade order? What would that mean for smaller nations?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Multilateral organizations like the WTO are currently under increasing pressure. Will the next US president accelerate the unraveling of a rules-based world trade order? What would that mean for smaller nations?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

New Chinese economic performance indicators for November show growth but a slowdown in retail sales despite efforts to incentivize spending. Beijing is bracing for possible impacts of a second Trump term in the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The UK's membership of the CPTPP came into effect on Sunday. Britain is the first European country to join the Indo-Pacfic bloc, its previous government billed the move its "biggest trade deal" since Brexit.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

US President-elect Donald Trump has said one of his first acts will be to slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a move which would cause havoc for two of America's key economic partners.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

In 2023, DW's Cannabis Cowboys podcast reported on a huge medicinal cannabis scam. Now, journalists in several European countries have followed up with their own research. What did they find?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Germany's largest steel company plans to cut thousands of jobs and close one plant in the latest painful overhaul of a German industrial giant. Workers have vowed fierce resistance to the restructuring plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

This Christmas, chocolate lovers are going nuts about "Dubai chocolate" Manufacturers are selling their own versions, and it's even available at German Christmas markets. But is just anyone allowed to use this name?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Syria's economy contracted by 85% during nearly 14 years of civil war, which decimated infrastructure and sparked hyperinflation. The challenges are enormous and recovery will require support from the rest of the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

European search engines Ecosia and Qwant are joining forces to challenge Google's dominance. Can they compete with the US tech giant's powerful search engine?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China's top leadership has promised more proactive measures in 2025 to boost economic growth. Beijing has already announced more than $2 trillion in stimulus, but many analysts think it hasn't gone far enough.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

France could face an economic crisis after lawmakers voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government after just three months. Rising bond yields and a spate of bankruptcies are making investors nervous.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Norway has temporarily halted the licensing process to permit Arctic seabed mining for critical metals. Meanwhile the WWF's court case against the state continues. Critics fear harm to fragile marine ecosystems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China has banned rare mineral exports like gallium and germanium to the US, intensifying trade tensions. The move threatens US tech and defense industries reliant on these materials.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China has announced export restrictions on some rare minerals and metals to the United States. It's the latest salvo in the ongoing battle for high-tech supremacy between the world's two biggest economic powers.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Political crises and weakening global demand have hit the growth prospects of the European Union's top two economies, according to the OECD. It warned that growing trade tensions could disrupt the world economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

In 2023, DW's podcast Cannabis Cowboys reported on a huge scam involving medicinal cannabis. Now, journalists in several European countries have followed up with their own research. What did they find?

#business #eu

Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Seasonal demand for chocolate in Germany has barely decreased in spite of skyrocketing prices. The cost of raw materials such as like cocoa beans has jumped 50%.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The German economy is in the doldrums, but the DAX, its blue-chip stock index, is on a streak of record highs. So why are German stocks doing much better than sentiment on the ground?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations of 100% tariffs over plans for a new currency to challenge the US dollar. DW examines why these economies are taking on the world's reserve currency.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Thousands of VW workers went on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute. While labor unions want a pay hike, the crisis-hit German auto giant is intent on making mass layoffs and closing factories.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Norway has temporarily halted the licensing process to permit Arctic seabed mining for critical metals. Meanwhile the WWF's court case against the state continues. Critics fear harm to fragile marine ecosystems.

#business #eu

Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Trade union IG Metall has said tools will be laid down at all Volkswagen factories in Germany as workers demand more pay amid continued troubles for the carmaker.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

A cold November, rising gas prices and the likely imminent end to a key pipeline gas contract have prompted concerns that Europe is on the verge of another energy crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

For years now, passengers have been growing increasingly dissatisfied with Deutsche Bahn. From time to time, peculiar episodes come to light, revealing the state-owned company's deep-seated problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Brazil will soon hand over the G20 presidency to South Africa, with a new initiative aimed at tackling poverty. The climate crisis also continues to be of critical importance in South Africa and elsewhere.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Volkswagen has rejected a proposal from labor representatives that they said could avert layoffs and factory closures. VW said it wouldn't have delivered the advertised savings. Strikes loom in the brewing labor dispute.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck is traveling to Kenya to boost business ties with Africa. However, many investors in Germany remain wary, citing high risks for business and limited support.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced ambitious plans to boost the country's indebted economy. While hopes are high, so are concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Price rises in the 20-country eurozone went up for two straight months after dropping to 1.7% in September. But this news is unlikely to stop a ECB rate cut.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Norway wants to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals. Critics fear harm to fragile marine ecosystems. The WWF is suing the state in a bid to halt exploration.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China has announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost economic growth, but many analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Russia's currency has fallen sharply as US sanctions bite, putting further pressure on the country's already strained financial system.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Russia's currency has fallen sharply, putting pressure on the country's strained financial system. Sanctions are partly to blame while falling oil prices and ramped-up defense spending are adding to the pressure.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost economic growth, but many analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough. Are the Chinese awaiting Donald Trump's second term before unleashing more liquidity?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

China announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost economic growth, but many analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough. Are the Chinese awaiting Donald Trump's second term before unleashing more liquidity?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Serbian workers have reported inhuman treatment and hazardous working conditions at suppliers with ties to German carmakers. A supply-chain law is supposed to protect them, but does it work?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele hatches ambitious plans to boost the country's indebted economy. While hopes are high, so are concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The US president-elect stated that the new tariffs are intended to stop an "invasion" of drugs and migrants entering the United States.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Volkswagen executive Thomas Schäfer said the company needs to adjust to "new realities" as it intends to shut down German factories and cut jobs. The IG Metall trade union is set to strike next month over the plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The EU is investigating the Chinese shopping app over suspicions it's failing to protect customers. Coming under the bloc's Digital Services Act, can the probe slow Temu's race to the top of online shopping?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

US antitrust officials have proposed that Google should be forced to sell its Chrome web browser, after the company was found guilty of illegally monopolizing the search market. How important is Chrome for Google?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of interest while heading the charge to cut government spending?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of interest while heading the charge to cut government spending?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of interest while heading the charge to cut government spending?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Gazprom cut gas deliveries to Austria nation in a row over compensation linked to previous supply issues. DW explores how the disruption could affect energy security in Europe this winter.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Gazprom cut gas deliveries to Austria nation in a row over compensation linked to previous supply issues. DW explores how the disruption could affect energy security in Europe this winter.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Deutsche Bahn is investing big in addressing public perceptions of the German national rail carrier as hugely dysfunctional. But political disarray in Berlin has knocked it off track.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Deutsche Bahn is investing big in addressing public perceptions of the German national rail carrier as hugely dysfunctional. But political disarray in Berlin has knocked it off track.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Germany reportedly told an LNG terminal operator to reject a Russian LNG shipment, affirming its policy to not directly import Russian gas. But that's not the whole story.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Deutsche Bahn is investing big in addressing public perceptions of the German national rail carrier as hugely dysfunctional. But instability in Berlin has knocked it off track.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The G20 summit in Rio aims to build consensus on taxing the super-rich for climate action and poverty relief. But, as geopolitical issues take priority, President Lula may struggle to quell skepticism about the proposal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Donald Trump's second-term policies could push the US dollar higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations. Several African states are already in debt distress. Could Washington tip them over the edge?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

US presidential politics mixed with tech talk at Europe's showpiece technology festival in Lisbon, Portugal. The continent's startups are torn on what to expect from Donald Trump's second term.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The German automotive giant said that it was committing to a $5.8 billion investment to boost its transition to electric vehicles in cooperation with US EV-maker Rivian.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Since Donald Trump's election victory, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has surged without restraint. The President-elect intentionally courted the bitcoin community. But can he make good on his promises?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

With the reelection of Donald Trump, many European businesses fear a wave of promised tariffs that could lead to a trade war. Are they overreacting or does the EU need to be better prepared?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Since Donald Trump's election victory, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has surged without restraint. The President-elect intentionally courted the bitcoin community. But can he make good on his promises?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Israel's bombing and ground invasion of Lebanon have displaced over a million people. Lebanese relief organizations are struggling to make ends meet and provide for the growing numbers of those in need.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Amid the collapse of Germany's coalition government, businesses are demanding Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet take urgent action to foster growth. How can the government get Germany's ailing economy back on track?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, his economic ideas could soon become reality. Expect "America First," tax cuts, tariffs, trade wars and a cryptocurrency boom.

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