Asian shares showed a tentative performance as investors navigated the looming deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration. Despite fluctuations, many markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw gains, with notable rallies in Japan pushing Nikkei futures near record highs. However, the overall sentiment remained cautious, with traders weighing potential impacts of the tariffs alongside key economic data releases. The U.S.-China trade tensions continued to influence market behavior, contributing to mixed responses across different stock markets in the region. While some investors looked past the tariff threats, concerns lingered, causing volatility in Asian FX markets and affecting investor strategies.