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World markets rise amidst trade war

Written by Odwa Magwentshu | 09 Jul 2018

The United States and China implemented their import tariffs on one-another on Friday. U.S and Asian markets are up after the tariffs were implemented, with the NASDAQ up by 1.34%. The pound trimmed early gains on Friday after news that David Davis quit as Brexit secretary, with at least two senior officials joining him in the move. David  Davis was the U.K. cabinet member in charge of Brexit discussions.