In August, Germany took pole position as the worlds leading export country from the US, with exports 7% higher than the Americans, according to OECD and IMF statistics quoted by FT Deutschland.
With $62bn in exports, Germany's world share is now higher than 10 percent for the first time in several years. This also is higher than the US share.
The third largest exporter in the world is Japan.
The German economy has benefited from growth in Eastern and Central Europe, which...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.