Trump has broadened his trade war in recent days, setting new tariffs on a number of countries along with a 50% tariff on copper. Among sectors, European personal and household goods fell 1%, while healthcare stocks declined 0.7%. Defence stocks were up 0.6%.

The European Union prepares for potential new tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing trade negotiations. With Trump’s tariffs on imports from various countries rising, including a significant hike on Canadian goods,

Investors remained on edge Friday as President Donald Trump prepared new tariffs targeting the European Union, escalating global trade tensions. The EU, already reeling from months of stalled trade talks,