German growth upgraded on export surge before tariffs


FE Team | Published: May 23, 2025 23:22:47


German growth upgraded on export surge before tariffs


FRANKFURT, Germany, May 23 (AFP): Germany's economy expanded more quickly than previously thought at the start of the year, official data showed Friday, as its exports surged before US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe's top economy grew 0.4 percent from January to March compared to the previous quarter, according to final figures from federal statistics agency Destatis.

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