TOKYO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks fell for the third straight session Tuesday, as concerns over rekindling trade frictions continue to weigh on the stock market.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 23.86 points, or 0.06 percent, from Monday at 37,446.81.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 6.18 points, or 0.22 percent, lower at 2,771.11.
The Nikkei index initially advanced on hopes that trade frictions between the United States and China would ease, analysts said.
The benchmark index later reversed course as investors remained cautious amid the recent flip-flops in U.S. tariffs, including President Donald Trump's announcement to double levies on steel and aluminum imports, they added. ■
