Precious metal prices were mixed with platinum futures falling 0.1% to $943.65 an ounce, while silver futures rose 0.5% to $30,823.
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,628.69 an ounce, while gold futures expiring in December rose 0.4% to $2,653.75 an ounce.
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 10% on imports from China, and 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, claiming that these measures are intended to stop the alleged flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs through US border countries.
His threats exacerbated investors’ fears about a renewed global trade war, especially with China. Trump campaigned on promises of tough trade measures against Beijing.
