European shares opened lower while Asian markets showed modest gains. France's CAC 40, Germany's DAX, and Britain's FTSE 100 all declined. The S&P 500 and Dow futures also fell. Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200, saw slight increases. Uncertainty regarding tariffs and their impact on inflation and economic growth is causing market volatility. Companies are already feeling the effects of Trump's trade war, which may lead to reduced spending and economic damage. Full article (Euronews.com)