Markets React Cautiously to Trump's Tariff Stance
TL;DR
Asian shares declined modestly amid escalating US-China trade tensions after President Trump announced plans for higher tariffs, including a 50% tariff on copper, causing market volatility and a record spike in copper futures before a decline. Investors remain cautious, awaiting clearer economic signals amid ongoing trade disputes and bond market fluctuations.
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