European markets set to open lower as Trump threatens new auto tariffs

LONDON — European markets looked set to begin the new week in negative territory as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and a potential renewal of transatlantic trade tensions. Stoxx 50 futures were expected to open 0.32% lower, with France's CAC 40 sliding almost 0.1%, Germany's DAX falling 0.27% and the Italian FTSE MIB down 0.31%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 is closed for the early spring bank holiday. …