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Germany Logs Stronger Growth On Tariff Threats

The German economy grew at a stronger-than-estimated pace in the first quarter as higher tariff threats by the U.S. administration led to the frontloading of orders for the country's goods, lifting exports and industrial production.

Gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent, which was double the initial estimate of 0.2 percent, a detailed report from Destatis revealed on Friday. This followed a 0.2 percent contraction in the fourth quarter.

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by Renju Jaya

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