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European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs

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Posted on May 30, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index trimmed its gains on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States. The STOXX 600

European Stocks Pull Back Following Trump's China Tariff Remarks

LONDON (Reuters) -Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index trimmed its gains on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.

The STOXX 600 dropped after Trump's post on Truth Social, but was last up 0.2% on the day. A measure of European volatility spiked and was last up 0.2 points at 19.19.

(Reporting by Lucy Raitano, editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)

Key Takeaways

  • European shares reduced gains after Trump's tariff comments.
  • STOXX 600 index was affected by the news.
  • Trump accused China of violating tariff agreements.
  • European market volatility increased slightly.
  • The news was reported from London by Reuters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Trump say about China tariffs?
Trump stated that China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.
How did the STOXX 600 index react to Trump's comments?
The STOXX 600 index trimmed its gains after Trump's post, but was last up 0.2% on the day.
What happened to European volatility after Trump's remarks?
A measure of European volatility spiked, increasing by 0.2 points to 19.19.

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