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flag Europe's economy defied expectations despite U.S. tariffs, aided by stable trade deals and strong policies.

flag Europe's economy is outperforming expectations despite U.S. tariffs under President Trump, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde. flag The EU’s decision not to retaliate and a July agreement capping tariffs at 15% reduced uncertainty, supporting business investment. flag A stronger euro, driven by a weaker dollar, helped keep inflation moderate at 2%. flag Pro-growth policies, including trade deals with Mercosur and Mexico, defense spending, and German infrastructure projects, contributed to resilience. flag While second-quarter growth was sluggish at 0.1%, supply chains remain stable. flag Tariffs are still expected to reduce output by 0.7 percentage points through 2027.

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