Tokyo stocks close sharply higher as U.S.-Mexico tariff clash averted

TOKYO, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday as sentiment returned after the United States said it would suspend slapping tariffs on Mexican imports in return for more stringent efforts to control illegal border crossings.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 249.71 points, or 1.20 percent, from Friday to close the day at 21,134.42.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, climbed 20.55 points, or 1.34 percent, to finish at 1,552.94.

Textile and apparel, oil and coal product, and electric appliance-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.