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What do Trump’s latest comments mean for Europe?

The US President-elect’s perceived attempts to talk the dollar down and threat to impose tariffs on BMW imports to the US have limited implications for the euro-zone’s export prospects. But his comments risk exacerbating political problems in the region, which could hit domestic spending hard.

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