Global stocks jolted by Trump's threat of longer, broader trade war

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares extended losses on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the 2020 presidential election, dashing hopes for a quick preliminary agreement. Fresh U.S. tariffs on Argentina and Brazil as well as threatened duties on French goods also darkened the mood, as a trade war that investors had hoped was easing a week ago now looks like ramping up."This shift is quite distinct," said Vishnu Varathan, head..