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German growth upgraded on pre-tariff export surge
German growth upgraded on pre-tariff export surge
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Germany's economy grew more than previously thought at the start of the year, as its exports surged before US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, official data showed Friday. Germany's unexpectedly strong first-quarter growth contrasts with the performance of the US economy, which contracted at the start of the year amid an import surge triggered by Trump's tariff plans.

Japan PM presses Trump on tariffs ahead of new talks
Japan PM presses Trump on tariffs ahead of new talks
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he had again pressed US President Donald Trump on tariffs, in a phone call ahead of fresh talks on easing the levies. The comments came as Japan's tariffs envoy, economic revitalisation minister Ryosei Akazawa, left for Washington for a third round of talks.