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A second term as US president for Donald Trump is causing concern for the German economy while simultaneously boosting stock markets. In Germany, where the economy is heavily dependent on exports, there are fears particularly about tariffs, which Trump had made a key talking point in his campaign to protect the US economy. Industry, foreign trade associations warn of trade restrictions German industry views a return of Trump to the White House with concern. The Federation of German Industries (BDI) stated on Wednesday that “broad-based tariffs of 10 or even 20% on all imports and 60% on import…