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Why Eurozone Trade Surplus Is Shrinking in 2026
Episode 54 of The European Economy Podcast examines the surprising contraction of the eurozone's trade surplus in mid-2026. Lucas and Luna break down the key drivers: a surging energy import bill from the Iran conflict (ECB rate hike on June 11), the euro's recent weakness against the dollar, and diverging export performance between Germany and Italy. They reference live data showing the euro at $1.15 and wholesale prices up 1.1% in May, connecting these to a structural shift in Europe's external balance. The hosts argue that the shrinking surplus isn't just a cyclical…
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