Japan Stocks Rise as 15% Trump Tariff Deal Sealed Brings Relief

Japanese stocks climbed after President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing his trade agreement with Japan, with a maximum 15% tariff on most of its products, including autos.

The Topix Index rose 0.8% to 3,105.31 as of the market close in Tokyo, while the blue-chip heavy Nikkei 225 Stock Average advanced 1% to 43,018.75 The yen was up 0.2% to 148.36 against the dollar.