Tariff Tensions: U.S. Policy Threatens German Jobs
The U.S. tariff policy may lead to the loss of 90,000 jobs in Germany within a year, due to its unpredictability affecting investments and hiring. This economic strain compounds the challenges in an already pressured German labor market, amidst long-term shortages and potential recession.
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Germany faces a potential economic setback as the U.S. tariff policy threatens to cost the country 90,000 jobs within a year, according to Andrea Nahles, head of the Federal Employment Agency.
In a conversation with Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Nahles pointed to the unpredictable nature of the U.S.'s trade policy as a significant impediment to investments and employment in Germany. The findings from the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) highlight the impact of a proposed 25% tariff rate on the German job market.
The consequences are already being felt, with unemployment on the rise and nearing three million, the highest in a decade. This economic instability places additional pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is tasked with reversing a two-year decline and avoiding a third consecutive year of recession, a first in Germany's post-war era.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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