. >>> exporters were a big drag at electronics manufacturers fug fugitsu. investors are now waiting for the outcome of the policy meeting of the u.s. federal reserve on wednesday. i'm reporting from the tokyo stock change. >>> other markets in the asia pacific region also ended in the negative. in sydney, they are down .7% closing at after 20 -- 5620. singapore joined the global sell-off after taking a holiday break. they declined .6%, 3046. seoul's kospi indead slipp slipped .77%. >>> u.s. government officials have started carrying out one of president trump's orders. they've officially notified new zealand of washington's intention to withdraw from the transpacific partnership. u.s. trade representatives issued a letter to the trade deals depository country, it says the u.s. does not intend to become a party to the tpp and asks that the other signatories be notified. the letter also encourages future discussssions on measure designed to promote more efficient markets in higher levels of economic growth. president trump has said he will pursue bilateral tr