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Germany and the rest of the EU aim to reduce the negative impact of the UK's 'Brexit' referendum result to their economies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a news conference in Berlin on Tuesday. Merkel said the EU would wait until the government of Prime-Minister-to-be Theresa May has decided on its approach to the UK's relationship with the EU.
Germany and the rest of the EU aim to reduce the negative impact of the UK's 'Brexit' referendum result to their economies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a news conference in Berlin on Tuesday. Merkel said the EU would wait until the government of Prime-Minister-to-be Theresa May has decided on its approach to the UK's relationship with the EU.
German exports will grow less than expected this year due to external risks, including a possible British exit from the EU, according to the head of the BGA trade association. But, as Sonia Legg reports, Germany's economic growth will expand later this year after a slower second quarter.
The presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, says Britain's exit from the EU, were it actually to leave, would have no impact on trade deals between the two countries if he were president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
The presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, says Britain's exit from the EU, were it actually to leave, would have no impact on trade deals between the two countries if he were president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
The European Commission proposes a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due to apply from January. The commission, the EU's executive arm, says it decided a one-off extension after the automotive industry raised concerns about the massive costs that would arise from a post-Brexit 10-percent tariff. Maros Sefcovic, EU Commission Vice President, calls the proposal "balanced and forward-looking" which "supports the competitiveness of our industry and protect jobs in the European Union" SOUNDBITE