The eurozone’s economy slowed slightly in the three months through June as imports jumped despite weak household spending, with few signs that a rebound is in prospect soon.

The loss of momentum stands in contrast with the U.S., where growth surged during the same period in response to a package of tax cuts and government spending increases. The eurozone economy enjoyed a strong 2017 on the back of rapid export growth, but that has faded in 2018 amid worries about future trade relations between the U.S. and its partners.

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