Asia markets tumble as Trump tariffs start trade war

Shares of Asia exporters fall as concerns mount

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders imposing new 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% on those from Mexico and Canada, effective Tuesday. © Reuters

LISA KIM and ECHO WONG

TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Asia stocks and currencies fell across the board Monday after the U.S. slapped tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico and China, fueling concerns of a new global trade war.

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