0019 GMT - Japanese stocks are higher in early trade as fears about an escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China ease. Auto and electronics stocks are leading the gains. Toyota Motor is up 5.3% and Honda Motor is 5.2% higher. Sony Group is up 3.6% and Canon Inc. is 2.4% higher. Investors are focusing on any developments related to U.S. tariffs. The Nikkei Stock Average is up 1.0% at 34325.98. (kosaku.narioka@wsj.com; @kosakunarioka)
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April 14, 2025 20:19 ET (00:19 GMT)
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