Asian markets trade in red in early deals on Monday

02 Jun 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded in red in early deals on Monday, dulled by the hefty sell-offs amidst uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Trump has accused China of violating the trade agreement established last month and announced that import tariffs on steel and aluminum will double to 50 percent, effective June 4, as part of his strategy to protect domestic industries. Continued contraction in manufacturing activity of China and South Korea for the month of May also saddled the sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei fell for the second consecutive session with the growing trade tensions and uncertainty surrounding the future of US-Japan economic relations. Stock markets of China is closed for Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Stock market of Malaysia is closed on account of Yang Dipertuan Agong's Birthday.

Nikkei 225 tumbled by 529.39 points or 1.39% to 37,435.71, Straits Times down by 19.09 points 0.49% to 3,875.52, Hang Seng slipped by 511.32 points 2.24% to 22,778.45, Taiwan Weighted lower by 355.75 points or 1.67% to 20,991.55, Jakarta Composite dipped by 119.65 points or 1.67% to 7,056.17 and KOSPI Index decreased by 7.72 points or 0.29% to 2,689.95.

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