European shares dip as Trump widens trade war



European shares dipped on Friday as the U.S. president broadened his trade war on countries including Canada, while investors awaited word on tariffs for the European Union.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.4% at 550.96 points, as of 0708 GMT, but was on track to log a weekly gain. Other major regional indexes also traded lower.
Among sectors, European personal and household goods fell 1%, while healthcare stocks declined 0.7%. Defence stocks were up 0.6%.

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