European shares fall from on high as Trump threatens more tariffs
Donald Trump offers no new details on US-China trade pact and snipes at EU trade policies
13 November 2019 - 12:40
London — European shares fell on Wednesday from four-year highs after US President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially” increase tariffs if China fails to agree a trade deal, and also took a swipe at EU trade policies.
Concern is also growing that the intensifying unrest in Hong Kong could prompt a Chinese crackdown, pushing Hong Kong shares 2% lower and weighing on markets across Asia...
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