Germany's trade surplus declined more than expected in July on weak exports and rising imports, exacerbating the possibility of economic contraction in the third quarter.
Exports posted a monthly decline of 0.9 percent in July, in contrast to June's 0.2 percent increase, Destatis reported Monday.
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