The expanding trade war initiated by the United States under Donald Trump's administration is once again shaking global financial markets. The latest measures, such as the introduction of 25% tariffs on car imports, have intensified fears of a full-scale economic confrontation, resonating strongly on Asian stock markets and the automotive industry.
Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday as they grappled with disappointing outcomes from Wall Street and a decrease in U.S. Treasury yields, leading to a weakened dollar against the yen. This article provides a detailed review of recent market events and analyzes the impact of various factors on their dynamics.