The Nikkei 225 Index dropped 0.97% to close at 42,394, while the broader Topix Index fell 1.08% to 3,072 on Tuesday, snapping a two-day advance and mirroring overnight weakness on Wall Street as investors locked in profits after last week's rally.
Market sentiment was also dented by renewed trade tensions after US President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to impose "200% tariffs or something" on China if it failed to export rare-earth magnets to the US. Adding to uncertainty, Trump announced the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, raising fresh concerns about the Fed's independence.
On the corporate front, Nissan Motor slumped 6.3% after Mercedes-Benz revealed plans to offload its 3.8% stake in the Japanese automaker. Other notable losers included Sanrio (-2.9%), Tokyo Electric Power (-5.5%), and Recruit Holdings (-3.5%).
Source: Trading Economics
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