Current Status of Asian Stocks in the Stock Market: Mixed Performance at the Week's Start Due to Tariff Uncertainty

Asian markets opened with mixed results as uncertainty loomed over President Donald Trump's tariff decisions. China's Shanghai Composite index dropped by 0.6% to 3,352.59. Consumer prices in China declined in February for the first time in 13 months, reflective of subdued demand following the early Lunar New Year holiday. Japan's trade minister, Yoji Muto, traveled to Washington to address U.S. tariffs on Japanese exports, seeking productive discussions. President Trump stressed no immediate alterations to tariffs, emphasizing their objective of reshoring jobs to the U.S.