From DW News.

2025 is shaping up to be another difficult year for the German economy, with the German government slashing its economic forecast to zero growth. The predicted stagnation comes as key German industries like pharmaceuticals, machinery and cars are facing major uncertainty over US tariffs. Economy Minister Robert Habeck focused on tariffs as a major factor for Germany’s flailing economy.

Chapters:
00:00 German economy hit by tariffs
00:24 Statement by German Economy Minister, Robert Habeck
00:48 Giulia Saudelli, DW Correspondent
03:22 Businesses struggle under tariff chaos
06:57 Daniel Winter, DW Business

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