European shares fall as US tariff deadline looms
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 04 2025
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Source: Reuters
European Market Decline: European shares fell nearly 1% amid uncertainty over U.S. trade deals, with major indexes like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 also experiencing declines as investors await tariff decisions from the U.S. government.
Trade Developments: U.S. President Trump is set to announce new tariff rates, while the EU seeks immediate tariff relief in key sectors; additionally, China will impose duties on EU brandy imports, indicating ongoing global trade tensions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
