The Taiwan Stock Exchange ended a five-day winning streak, dropping 3.53% to close just below 22,700 points. Concerns over tariffs led to a negative global market forecast, with technology and plastics stocks taking a hit while financials offered support. Wall Street also saw losses, with the Dow down 0.28%, NASDAQ down 1.20%, and S&P 500 down 0.76%. President Trump imposed tariffs on imports, sparking fears of a global trade war. Oil prices rose amid concerns over disruptions to North America’s oil market. The outlook remains uncertain as markets brace for potential impacts on earnings and global growth.

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