** Hong Kong shares of Italian luxury group Prada 1913.HK drop nearly 14% to HK$44.3, the lowest level since January 23, 2024
** Stock set for the biggest one-day pct decline since August 2021
** Prada 1913.F is set to make a decision this week about a potential takeover of smaller rival Versace, a source close to the matter said on Sunday, as the negotiations enter a final phase
** A deal to buy Versace, owned by New York-based Capri Holdings CPRI.N, would unite two of the biggest names in Italian fashion
** However, President Donald Trump's new tariffs have since sent shockwaves through global markets, adding an extra layer of complexity to the negotiations
** Hang Seng Consumption Index .HSCGSI drops 9.8%, Hang Seng Index .HSI plunges 10.6%
** Hong Kong-listed stock down 25.1% YTD
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))