Immune to Trump tariffs, Japan rail stocks defy market plunge

Immune to Trump tariffs, Japan rail stocks defy market plunge Immune to Trump tariffs, Japan rail stocks defy market plunge

TOKYO — Japanese rail stocks rose on Thursday against an overall drop in Tokyo shares, as investors flocked to issues that are insulated from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced the day before.

The rail operator stocks also benefited from stable earnings and expectations of improved profitability.