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Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B

The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.

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Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan BThe country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
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