The JSE joined a trend of lower global markets on Wednesday morning, with investor sentiment hit by a series of comments by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

In a speech in New York, Trump hit out at the EU for its tariffs, while also not offering any hope that the US is considering rolling back tariffs on China, following a partial deal reached in October...

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