The ruling, handed down late on Monday by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Corley in San Francisco, did not delve into the merits of California's lawsuit. Now, three separate U.S. a

But the court left open a path for state officials to appeal to the liberal-leaning U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS (Reuters) -European stock indexes climbed slowly higher on Wednesday and the dollar was little changed, as uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans and negotiations with China dominated market sentiment.

Markets await trading cues while closely watching Donald Trump’s tariff talks with key partners, including China.

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday as traders awaited key employment data and updates on trade negotiations led by President Donald Trump. The Trump administration set a Wednesday deadline for countries to