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Booming domestic demand in Germany is helping the national economy to weather the slowdown in foreign demand resulting from weaker growth in China.

Yet exports remain a pivotal factor in Europe's powerhouse, driven by an artificially low euro exchange rate. This page collates recent DW on Germany's and other nations' export figures.

Containerschiff CSCL Globe

China's trade surplus with the US hits another record high 12.10.2018

China's vast export engine unexpectedly accelerated in September, producing a record trade surplus with the United States that could worsen already strained relations between Beijing and Washington.

Germany's Emsland feels Trump's pinch 10.10.2018

Small and mid-sized businesses in the Osnabrück / Emsland region are geared towards exports. The local chamber of commerce says Washington's protectionist regime and tightened visa requirements are making business more difficult.

German industry warns against hard Brexit 09.10.2018

Germany's main industry association says if Britain leaves the EU without a deal it would be a "disaster" for both sides. It says German firms would face extra tariffs of over €3bn and exports to Britain could drop by 57%

Germany's Emsland feels Trump's pinch 09.10.2018

Small and mid-sized businesses in the Osnabrück / Emsland region are geared towards exports. The local chamber of commerce says Washington's protectionist regime and tightened visa requirements are making business more difficult.

Deutschland Güterzug -Exporte

German exports strong despite marginal dent 09.10.2018

Unfazed by an escalating trade conflict between the US and China, German companies were able to log strong export figures for August. But there are no guarantees it will remain so rosy for the rest of the year.

America's business optimism on the rise 05.10.2018

Business is booming in the USA. People are spending more. Companies are investing and exports are growing. US President Donald Trump has no doubt who is responsible for the sustained upswing – himself! But is that really so?

Wool production down as sheep perish in drought 27.09.2018

Australia produces 90 percent of the world’s merino wool exports. But this year, a devastating drought has left sheep farmers struggling to keep their flocks alive. The losses come at a time when global demand for natural fibers is surging.
Deutschland Audi Produktion im Werk Ingolstadt

Trade frictions could cause 'major recession in Germany' 27.09.2018

Germany's leading economic institutes have warned a protracted trade conflict with the United States could have dire consequences for Europe's economies. Jobs and prosperity are at stake, the think tanks argued.
England Jaguar Land Rover Autofabrik in Solihull

UK car output down amid Brexit woes and production changes 27.09.2018

Car manufacturing in Britain has declined for yet another month, with production for the home market taking a severe blow. Export numbers remained relatively stable, though, the SMMT industry body said.
Symbolbild Handelskrieg USA und China mit Dollar- und Yuan-Geldschein

What China could do to counter US tariffs 24.09.2018

Amid intensifying trade friction between Washington and Beijing, a new round of US tariffs took effect on Monday, raising the stakes for both sides. China seems to have several tools up its sleeve to counter US tariffs.
Deutschland Motorenfertigung im Motorenwerk Chemnitz

German business confidence down slightly 24.09.2018

Business confidence in German boardrooms has decreased marginally, the latest monthly index by the ifo research institute reveals. Despite the ongoing US-China trade spat, executives expect the drop to be short-lived.
Symbolbild weltweiter Waffenhandel

Inside Europe: Spain U-turns on arms to Saudi Arabia 21.09.2018

The Spanish government has been forced to perform a dramatic U-turn on the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia. Earlier this month, the Socialist administration of Pedro Sánchez had said it was cancelling the sale of 9-million-euros worth of laser-guided bombs to the Saudis, because of concerns about how the weapons would be used. Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.

Kenyan farmers struggle to comply with EU standards 20.09.2018

Kenya's agriculture sector exports products to the European Union worth one billion euros anually. But it's hard for Kenyan farmers to comply with the EU standards.

China hits back against fresh US tariffs 18.09.2018

China has fired back at the US with fresh tariffs of its own, after Trump ramped up the trade dispute with its biggest round of duties yet.

Trade war: China's options to hurt US economy 18.09.2018

It's been said that America can 'out-tariff' China due to fewer exports to the Asian country. But Mauricio Zanardi, economics professor at Lancaster University, told DW China has more ways to hurt the US than tariffs.
China Qingdao - Containerhafen

China retaliates after US imposes new $200 billion tariffs 18.09.2018

The latest US salvo against China has escalated the threat of a trade war between the world's two largest economies. China has responded by announcing countermeasures affecting up to $60 billion worth of US exports.
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