[Bigiron]

Trump tariffs: Over 50 countries have approached the US for trade talks so far, according to its treasury secretary.

Meanwhile, the announcement has wiped nearly US$6 trillion off the US markets alone. https://cna.asia/4i5RURE

Over in Asia, markets are plunging in early trade, with the Nikkei 225 index down almost 8%: https://cna.asia/3DZnrGW

[klat]

Assmerica wants them to beg for mercy before the tariffs can be reduced.