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Stock markets cautious as Trump signals new tariffs

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70% Informative

Shares in Europe open slightly higher before falling back, while those in Asia saw modest gains.

Trump stopped short of announcing fresh import taxes on his first day in office.

But he later said new tariffs on Mexico and Canada could come on 1 February .

Trump has promised an ambitious agenda - including trade reforms, lower taxes and cuts to government regulations - which has the potential to boost company profits.

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