European Markets Decline Amid Trump’s Trade War Escalation and Threats Against the EU

European markets began their weekly trading with sharp declines, impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, while escalating threats to impose additional tariffs on the European Union, increasing uncertainty in global markets.

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Stock Indices
Trump
Europe
Global Markets

Stock Indices

European Stock Indices and Major Sectors Decline

The Stoxx Europe 600 index dropped 1.28% to 532 points, amid broad-based losses across most sectors.

The automotive sector led the declines, falling 3.5%, alongside drops of around 2% in the technology, industrial, and mining sectors. Among the affected companies, France’s Valeo, an automotive components manufacturer, plunged 6.70% to €10.10, while Renault fell 2.05% to €48.63.

In Germany, BMW shares declined 3.44% to €75.90, while Volkswagen lost 5%, dropping to €93.72, and Porsche fell 3.80% to €59.30.

Losses extended to major indices:

Germany’s DAX lost 1.54%, reaching 21,396 points.
The UK’s FTSE 100 fell 1.14% to 8,575 points.
France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.41% to 7,838 points.

Trump

Trump Escalates Trade War Threats Against Europe

These market declines occurred amid an escalating trade war, as Trump announced on Saturday a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, set to take effect on Tuesday.

In an interview with the BBC, Trump indicated that the EU could be the next target of his tariff policies, stating:

“They don’t import our cars, they don’t take our agricultural products, or almost anything at all,
while we take everything from them, from millions of cars to vast amounts of food and agricultural products.”

He added that tariffs on European imports could be imposed very soon,
though he did not provide a precise timeline, describing the move as “imminent.”

Europe

EU Warns of Strong Response

In response, the European Union condemned Trump’s tariff decisions on China, Canada, and Mexico,
warning that it will not stand idle if its exports are targeted.

Despite escalating rhetoric against the EU, Trump appeared more flexible toward the United Kingdom, suggesting that he could reach an understanding with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, citing the stable trade relations between the two nations.

Global Markets

Escalating Tensions Pressure Global Markets

This escalation comes amid a period of heightened market uncertainty, with investors fearing the potential consequences of protectionist policies on the global economy and supply chains.
As threats of further tariffs continue, markets remain highly volatile, with concerns growing over the possibility of a full-scale trade war that could significantly impact global economic growth.

European Markets Decline Amid Trump’s Trade War Escalation

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