Asian stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs

Hong Kong (AFP) April 10, 2025

Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent. Equities surged across the board, tracking a blistering performance on Wall Street, after the US president said he would delay for 90 days measures