Osamu Inoue, president of Sumitomo Electric, which makes parts for Volkswagen, Toyota and Stellantis, among others, said Trump’s threatened 25 per cent tariffs on Mexican goods would do more harm to US suppliers, which account for almost a third of car parts investment in Mexico.

Investors scaled back bearish bets on most Asian currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump's inaugural policies suggested he would negotiate rather than immediately impose hefty tariffs on trading partners,

President Trump's comments on tariffs continue to stir interest in U.S. trading partners around the world. In the Asia Pacific, many countries are still waiting for details on how their exports may be affected,