European shares retreat as U.S. law on Hong Kong sparks trade jitters
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(Reuters) - European shares pulled back from near-record highs on Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a bill backing protesters in Hong Kong, sparking doubts about a resolution to the prolonged tariff war between Washington and Beijing.The law, which warns of sanctions against human rights violations in Hong Kong amid pro-democracy protests, drew a sharp rebuke from China for what it views as U.S. interference in an internal matter.The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down..