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Why do businesses hesitate?
Businesses need stability and predictability to make big investment decisions. The story highlights that German companies are holding back on 'fresh money' in the US because of uncertainty over potential tariffs. They don't want to commit funds if the rules of the game might change suddenly, making their investments less profitable or even loss-making.
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