Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results Tuesday, reacting to Wall Street's record highs and uncertainty surrounding expiring US tariffs. While some markets like South Korea's Kospi saw gains, others such as Japan's Nikkei experienced losses. China's manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at potential tariff escalation if negotiations fail. The upcoming tariff deadline next week adds to market volatility.

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