European markets staggered in the face of US-China trade war. Image via Shutterstock.
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US-China trade war drives down EU stocks

Stock markets in Europe are experiencing a downturn, pending the much-awaited deadline for trade negotiations between the United States and China. The Trump administration must issue a final declaration on whether to impose the newly proposed tariffs on Chinese goods suggested by President Trump. Both the Euro STOXX 600 and the British pound have registered declines as a result of rising global economic tensions.

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Wed Dec 11 - Reuters

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