Japan's Nikkei ekes out gain despite trade uncertainty; steelmakers jump

Nikkei ends 0.1% higher, snapping a two-day losing streak amid trade deal uncertainty with the U.S.

Tariff threats from Trump keep investor sentiment cautious despite late-session recovery.

Steel and semiconductor stocks like JFE and Renesas led the gains.

Foreign investors net buyers for 12 of the last 13 weeks, adding ¥651.3 billion.