Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
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"shows just how much the war in Iran is harming our economy"
— Lars Klingbeil , Politician
"the Americans clearly have no strategy"
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"No wonder Germany is doing so poorly, both Economically, and otherwise!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
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