If a trade war does indeed break out, it could threaten a strengthening global economy, but investors seemed to question how far Trump will end up going throughout afternoon trading. The S&P/TSX composite index finished down 9.36 points to 15,384.59, led by losses in the base metals and energy sectors. South of the border, U.S. stocks worked their way back from much steeper losses, finishing Friday mixed. Stocks pared their losses as investors questioned how far Trump will end up going, said Brent Schutte, chief investment strategist at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. While China shrugged of the proposed tariffs, the president of the European Union’s governing body suggested possible tariffs on blue jeans and motorcycles.

Source: thestar March 02, 2018 16:57 UTC