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As a region that manufactures so many of the goods sold globally, Asian countries and territories are being hit directly by the tariffs.

They are also particularly sensitive to the impact of fears that a global trade war could trigger a slowdown or even a recession in the world's biggest economy.

Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index closed down by 7.8% and ASX 200 in Australia lost 4.2%.

In afternoon trading, the Kospi in South Korea was 4.7% lower.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

I'm very curious to see if the counter tariffs from China will lead to a complete escalation or if the orange clown will cry about it and back off. I hope it's the second but I fear the worst, I think a total crash out is in the cards.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

He’s tried this here in Canada for months and he’s backed down literally every announcement. It’s whiplash but past behaviour tells me this won’t stick, either.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 hours ago

I think he’s serious this time. He hasn’t made any of the usual wishy-washy statements yet. What has come out of him so far sounds as if he’s not afraid of the consequences anymore.

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