Asian Markets Take Tumble as Anticipated Tariffs Loom

Asian stock markets experienced steep declines today, potentially driven by the anticipated announcement of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Nikkei 225 index saw losses continue to widen, dropping 4% during the morning session. Meanwhile, South Korea’s KOSPI index suffered a significant slide, reaching its lowest point since February 10, falling by 2.3%.