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Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Germany's finance minister blamed President Trump's "irresponsible war in Iran" for a global energy shock that will reduce tax revenues by 70 billion euros through 2030. Lars Klingbeil said the conflict has harmed the German economy significantly. The dispute follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of US negotiating failures, prompting Trump to threaten withdrawing thousands of troops from German bases.

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