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German trade focus could pivot from China to US
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-trade-focus-could-pivot-china-us-2024-06-21/German trade focus could pivot from China to US
By Maria Martinez
June 21, 2024 4:27 AM EDTUpdated 3 hours ago
Summary
BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - Economy Minister Robert Habeck will underline Germany's resolve to pursue commercial links with China during a visit starting Friday but trade experts say economic and political factors all increasingly favour the U.S.-German relationship.
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By Maria Martinez
June 21, 2024 4:27 AM EDTUpdated 3 hours ago
Summary
- German Economy Minister Habeck on visit to Beijing
- US-German trade overtook China-German volumes in early 2024
- China slowdown, geopolitical factors due to weigh further
BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - Economy Minister Robert Habeck will underline Germany's resolve to pursue commercial links with China during a visit starting Friday but trade experts say economic and political factors all increasingly favour the U.S.-German relationship.
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