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EU to double steel tariffs amid influx of Chinese imports

The EU’s industry chief says the bloc plans to raise tariffs on foreign steel in a bid to counter cheap Chinese imports. Nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost in the European steel sector in the...

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Nord Stream: Could Germany return to Russian gas imports?

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. As the war in Ukraine grinds...

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Trump announces ‘permanent’ tariffs on foreign cars

Tariffs & US: The US will impose tariffs on foreign-made cars starting on April 2, US President Donald Trump said. One institute has said the tariffs could raise the price of a car in the...

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International students ‘bring billions to Germany’

A new economic study has found that international students are a massive boon for Germany’s coffers — even if they get their education free of charge. German industry is now doing more to recruit foreign...

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China’s growing grip on more than Germany’s car industry

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. Germany’s industrial backbone is facing an unprecedented challenge....

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US Dollar Trims Initial Losses: Reversal in the Making?

With Japanese markets closed for a national holiday, the dollar was offered in early turnover today, and its recent losses were initially extended against several currency pairs. However, it recovered and early losses were pared...

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Germany- German AI on the cutting edge, but commercially at a loss

The US and China are racing to develop artificial intelligence models, but researchers say Germany also has a lot going for it. But why isn’t there a successful AI company here? As part of the European...

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Why is Volkswagen so important for Germany?

The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It’s a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? It’s hard to...

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Ford looking to cut thousands of jobs in Europe

Most of the jobs Ford intends to cut will be in Germany with some 2,900 layoffs expected. The US carmaker urged Berlin to set a “clear policy agenda” to promote electric cars amid a slump...

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Germany: At Rio G20 summit, Olaf Scholz looking for trade allies

In these politically difficult times, Germany is looking for partners in South America willing to seal the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Time is fleeting, however, and opposition is growing after 25 years of talks. When Olaf Scholz returns...

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Do immigrants have to learn German in Germany?

There’s a gap between Germany’s need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate. Germany’s bureaucracy and job market culture is often not geared to help them. Dulaj Madhushan hates dog...

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Why is Volkswagen so important for Germany?

The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It’s a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? It’s hard to...