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German industry investment hit by US tariffs

3 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: German industrial output and exports rise modestly in June 2026

A July 2026 Ifo Institute survey of about 1,800 German manufacturers confirmed that more than 60 % see U.S. tariffs as harmful, with 74 % of automotive firms reporting negative effects – a 14‑point rise from the previous

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German economy low growth, water risk, inflation

5 clusters · 96 sources · last updated

Latest: German Retail Sales Show Modest Growth Amid Consumer Caution

Germany’s economy kept a modest pace in the second half of 2026, with real GDP growth around 0.2 % quarter‑on‑quarter. The Institute of the German Economy warned that unusually low Rhine water levels could shave roughly