Tokyo leads gains in most Asian markets on trade deal hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) April 18, 2025

Tokyo led most Asian markets higher Friday on optimism about a Japan-US trade deal as investors keep tabs on countries' tariff talks with the White House. US President Donald Trump's remarks that he was reluctant to further hike levies on Beijing also provided a little support amid hope for an easing of tensions between the economic titans. Governments around the world are lining up to v