London stock index dipped 1.2% following Trump's tariff war

London’s FTSE 100 Index plunged by 1.2% amid concerns over new US tariffs announced by President Trump, potentially impacting global markets. Asian stocks also dropped, with Japan's Nikkei falling 2.8%. Despite no immediate UK-specific tariffs, the uncertainty has affected financial markets. Investors remain cautious about a global trade war's potential effects on growth.