<h1>Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Drops Significantly Amid CEO-President Tensions Over Government Subsidies and Contracts</h1> Asian markets showed mixed performance following Wall Street's divided session, with technology stocks declining while other sectors gained. A major electric vehicle manufacturer dropped significantly amid tensions between its CEO and the President regarding government subsidies and contracts. The company has lost over 25% of its value this year due to this ongoing dispute. Japanese markets fell initially due to stalled trade negotiations and tariff threats, though they recovered partially. Casino stocks surged on positive gaming revenue data, while traditional automakers posted strong gains. Markets face challenges from potential tariff implementations and concerns about elevated investor optimism levels approaching historical bubble territory.