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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Stock market today: Asian markets slip following Trump's announcements of big tariff hikes

Asian markets and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index dipped more than 3.4%, but recovered slightly. It was down 2.9% at 34,699.52.

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