TOKYO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks declined Tuesday morning on Wall Street's negative tone following an overnight sell-off fueled by U.S. trade policy concerns, with the yen's strength compounding a dour market mood.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 187.81 points, or 0.88 percent, from Monday to 21,200.77.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, fell 8.90 points, or 0.52 percent, at 1,699.88.

Oil and coal product, marine transportation and electric appliance-linked issues comprised those that declined the most by the morning break.?????