Live: ASX plunges more than 6pc at open as Trump's tariffs shake market
06-04-2025 23:12 via abc.net.au

Live: ASX plunges more than 6pc at open as Trump's tariffs shake market

The benchmark ASX 200 index plunges more than 6 per cent at the open, as the local currency falls below 60 US cents. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
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