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How vulnerable is Germany to US tariffs?

Germany faces little threat from the US aluminium and steel tariffs that might come into force this week, but would be hit harder than most other European economies if the US imposed broader tariffs. That said, these alone would probably only dent economic growth in Germany rather than cause a recession.

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