<h1>Asian Markets Plunge Over 2% Amid AI Skepticism and U.S. Tariff Hikes; Tech Stocks Hit Hard</h1> Asian shares fell sharply, with Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea seeing declines over 2%, following Wall Street's drop due to skepticism about AI technology and U.S. tariff hikes. President Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and increase Chinese tariffs to 20% unsettled investors. The Nikkei 225 dropped 3.4%, with significant losses in tech shares. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw significant declines. Nvidia's shares fell 8.5% despite strong earnings. Concerns over tariffs potentially worsening inflation and increasing unemployment are affecting economic sentiment and market stability.