Germany’s Merkel: Economic slowdown largely due to uncertainty in global trade

The latest headlines crossed the wires from the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, via Reuters, as she speaks about the German economic situation.

The German economy is in a difficult phase with slower growth.

Weaker conditions give us reason to try and stimulate the domestic economy.

Economic slowdown largely due to uncertainty in global trade.

Hopes that US and China can make progress in trade talks.