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Exports

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.

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Saudi Arabia urges Germany to lift arms export ban 17.02.2020

The Saudi foreign minister has told a German news agency that the current export ban went against "the good relations" between the countries. Yet he also warned that Saudi Arabia is far from dependent on German arms.
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EU's von der Leyen: 'Looking forward' to working with Trump 21.01.2020

After their first meeting, EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump have struck a cautiously optimistic tone. Trump said he expects to make a trade deal, but hasn't ruled out car tariffs.

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Libya: Haftar loyalists block oil exports amid cease-fire 18.01.2020

The national oil company says crude output will drop by two-thirds and warned the militants were costing the Libyan people $55 million a day. The blockade came on the eve of a major peace conference in Berlin.
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US drops China's designation as currency manipulator 13.01.2020

The US Treasury Department has removed China from its list of currency manipulators ahead of a new US-China trade deal. Chinese regulators have been accused of devaluing the yuan to make exports more competitive.

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German court jails Russian for illegal military tech exports 09.01.2020

A court found the man guilty of illegally exporting technology and chemicals to Russia, jailing him for seven years. The items, which can be used for military purposes, fall under the EU's embargo against Moscow.
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Iran's millionaire mullahs, the military, and the fight for foreign currency 08.01.2020

The Revolutionary Guard, once led by assassinated General Qassem Soleimani, is a powerful economic force in Iran. With the country's economy flailing as a potential war with the US looms, its influence is likely to grow.

Iran: Oil supplies under threat? 08.01.2020

Oil producing nations are watching the escalating conflict between Iran and the US nervously. Theoretically, Iran has the power to put a dent in the region's exports. The barrel price has already shot up.

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German arms exports shoot to record high, Hungary biggest buyer 27.12.2019

Three years of falling weapons and military hardware exports have gone into reverse, reaching almost €8 billion in 2019. The figures have been criticized as proving that controls on weapons deliveries are not working.
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German Christmas trade: Selling trees to the Netherlands, buying baubles from China 23.12.2019

Festive government stats show German Christmas tree exports took a hit in 2018, while domestic tourism and the retail sector fared well. Germany also imported more decorations and presents than ever, mostly from China.
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Israel's regional gas exports lead to hopes for diplomacy 19.12.2019

Israel is set to exploit the offshore Leviathan gas field. Some of the resources are to be exported to Egypt and Jordan. There is optimism that the gas trade could lead to improved relations within the region.
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Kangaroos slaughtered in Australia for pet food exports 18.12.2019

Environmentalists say the Australian government is sanctioning the brutal slaughter of kangaroos — mainly for dog food — rendering the iconic species endangered in some states.

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DW Business - International 14.12.2019

US halts fresh tariffs on China in trade war thaw, Johnson victory sends stocks and sterling surging, Bethlehem welcomes growth in tourism

US & China agree 'Phase One Deal' 13.12.2019

The US and China have agreed to a preliminary trade deal. It will mean tariff hikes on Chinese goods due to take effect in December will no longer go ahead.

British auto industry in crisis mode 12.12.2019

80 percent of Britain’s auto exports go to the EU. So it’s easy to see why British car companies and above all their suppliers feel deeply uncertain about Brexit. Some firms are looking for new customers in other sectors outside the highly globalized auto industry. Others want to set up plants in new locations outside the UK.
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German arms companies accused of aiding war crimes in Yemen 12.12.2019

German-made weapons are a common sight in Yemen's war, which has killed over 100,000 people. Arms companies and Angela Merkel's government have been accused by NGOs of aiding possible war crimes over arms exports.

German exports rise in October 09.12.2019

German exports rose unexpectedly in October despite ongoing trade conflicts and a slowdown in the global economy. Goods sold abroad went up 1.2 percent to almost 120 billion euros. Cars and machines were among the top-sellers.

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