Asian stock markets are trading mixed as the US deadline for trade deal negotiations approaches, with uncertainty over reciprocal tariffs causing fears of supply chain disruptions and slower global growth. Among US trading partners, some have reached deals, while others like India and Canada are still negotiating. Australian stocks are notably lower, with weakness in most sectors. The Nikkei 225 in Japan is also lower, with gains in exporters and automakers offset by losses in financial and tech stocks. Wall Street and major European markets ended lower, while crude oil prices fell due to concerns of slowing energy demand.

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