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Trump's metal tariffs kick in

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Plus, the US will resume aid to Ukraine.   Daily Briefing Daily Briefing By Edson Caldas Hello. Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all US steel and aluminum imports took effect, and Europe reacted swiftly . Canadian travelers are responding with their wallets .  Elsewhere, we are covering Greenland's parliamentary election and a rescue operation to free train passengers taken hostage in Pakistan. But first, we look at the result of peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.   Today's Top News   Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would take a ceasefire offer to Russia. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS Ukraine-Russia War The United States agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv said it was ready to support Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. After more t...

Ukraine talks lift euro but tariff worries linger

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  Morning Bid Europe Morning Bid Europe A look at the day ahead in European and global markets By Ankur Banerjee, Asia Finance & Markets Breaking News Correspondent     Data refreshes every time you open this email. For more European market news, click here . Please send any feedback to morningbid@thomsonreuters.com . The euro hit a five-month peak and European bourses were poised to open higher on Wednesday as progress towards a  ceasefire  in Ukraine bolstered investor sentiment, but worries lingered that tit-for-tat  tariffs  could trigger a  recession . The U.S. said it would restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine after Kyiv said it would accept a U.S. ceasefire proposal, although Russia has yet to respond.   Today's Market News US to resume security support to Ukraine a...