Trump’s Trade Moves Stir Global Markets Amid Tariff Threats

Asian stock markets experienced modest gains on Monday following President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his tariff threat against European Union goods by over a month. The move provided temporary relief and fueled optimism in light of Trump’s often unpredictable trade policies. The extension follows discussions between Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who requested more time to negotiate a favorable trade deal. This decision postpones the negotiation deadline to July 9, providing much-needed stability after last month’s market tumult and investor enthusiasm for new trade pacts with the UK and China. However, Trump’s tariff threats remain…