Tue Apr 08 03:52:26 UTC 2025: ## Asia-Pacific Stocks Stage Partial Recovery After Trump Tariff Bloodbath

**HONG KONG/TOKYO** – Asian stock markets experienced a mixed recovery on Tuesday, regaining some ground after Monday’s sharp declines triggered by escalating US-China trade tensions. While several markets showed signs of optimism, others continued to suffer losses, highlighting the uncertainty caused by President Trump’s latest tariff threats.

Japan’s Nikkei index surged nearly 6%, recovering a significant portion of Monday’s 7.8% plunge. Similarly, South Korea’s Kospi rose almost 2%, and Australia’s ASX 200 gained 1.1%. India’s Sensex also saw a substantial jump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index added 1.66%, while Shanghai’s Composite Index dipped slightly.

However, the recovery was uneven. Taiwan’s Taiex index continued its downward trend, falling over 5% on top of Monday’s losses. Vietnam’s market fell over 3.5%, Indonesia’s plummeted more than 9%, and Thailand experienced a drop exceeding 4%.

Monday’s market rout, which wiped trillions off global company valuations, followed President Trump’s announcement of additional 50% tariffs on Chinese imports. China responded with its own 34% tariffs on US goods, set to take effect Thursday. The Chinese commerce ministry vowed to “fight to the end” against what it termed US blackmailing tactics. Despite this, the ministry also reiterated its desire for dialogue, emphasizing that there are no winners in a trade war.

Analysts attribute Tuesday’s partial recovery in some Asian markets to a rebound in US futures markets and a “natural market bounce” after Monday’s sharp falls. While some see this as a sign of optimism, others caution that the situation remains uncertain, pending further developments in the US-China trade dispute. The long-term impact of the escalating trade war and its potential to trigger a global recession remains a significant concern for investors.

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