BERLIN, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Germany's industrial production rose by 1.2 percent in May from the previous month, driven by a strong gain in the automotive sector, official data showed Monday. The figures point to a continued recovery, though the looming expiry of a suspended U.S. tariff measure is fueling concerns over future growth.
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said the increase was led by a 4.9 percent month-on-month rise in car and car parts production. Output in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors also rose sharply, each gaining around 10 percent compared to April.
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