Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed: ASX 200 Up 0.1%, Nikkei 225 Down 0.1%, KOSPI Down 0.2% Amid Trump Tariff Threats

Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing moderate losses as concerns over new tariff threats from Donald Trump impact investor sentiment. Following a decline in Wall Street, the region is set for mixed trading. Reports indicate that the potential for higher U.S. interest rates is also contributing to the cautious outlook. As of the latest updates, the ASX 200 is up 0.1%, while the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI are down 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Investors are particularly weighing Japan's inflation data alongside these tariff threats.