The potential exemption of automobile tariffs boosts the stock markets of Japan and South Korea, with Toyota rising over 4%, while U.S. stock futures decline slightly

According to Xinhua News Agency, on Monday, Trump proposed studying the possibility of exempting tariffs on imported cars and parts, but hinted at imposing new tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals. Previously, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on cars, with tariffs on parts set to take effect no later than May 3.

Additionally, media reports indicate that on April 14 local time, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced in two notices that it has begun investigating the impact of imports of "semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment" as well as "drugs and drug ingredients, including finished pharmaceuticals" on U.S. national security.

Trump's latest statement may have relieved car manufacturers, but uncertainty remains regarding the tariff outlook. On Tuesday, April 15, U.S. stock index futures fell slightly.

Most Asia-Pacific stock markets rose, with Japanese and South Korean markets opening high and continuing to rise. By the close, the Nikkei 225 index was up 0.8%, the Topix index was up 1%, and the South Korean KOSPI was up 0.9%, having previously risen over 1%. The Indonesian Composite Index rose over 1%, and India's SENSEX index rose over 2%.

Boosted by news of Trump's potential exemption from auto tariffs, Toyota's stock price surged over 4%, and Honda's rose over 3%.

The U.S. dollar index has fallen for two consecutive weeks, currently reported at 99.69, with a slight increase of 0.02% during the day.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond remained stable, currently reported at 4.36%.

Spot gold fluctuated upward, rising about $13 during the day, reported at $3,223.43 per ounce.

International oil prices rose slightly, with Brent crude at $65.03 per barrel. WTI crude at $61.21 per barrel.