World markets fend off chill from US-China tariffs

European markets climbed Thursday following a mixed day in Asia, buoyed by hopes the U.S. and China will proceed with talks to tackle their escalating trade dispute. ASIA'S DAY: Japan's Nikkei 225 was flat at 23,674.93, after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party gave Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the go-ahead for a third term, ending in 2021. US-CHINA TRADE: Starting Monday, the U.S. will place a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion more in Chinese goods.

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