Trump tariffs: Why are Asian markets seeing a 'bloodbath'?

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Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday.

Slumps in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were exacerbated as investors caught up with the big falls seen in other markets on Friday as they were closed for public holidays.

As a region that manufactures so many of the goods sold globally, Asian countries and territories are being hit directly by the tariffs.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomAustraliaBangladeshCambodiaChinaFranceGermanyHong KongJapanSouth KoreaNew ZealandSingaporeTaiwanThailandVietnam

Topics: Tariffs Stock Plunged Trump Global Market Major Markets Asian

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Published On: 2025-04-07 @ 04:40:00 (1 days ago)

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