Cryptocurrency Market Braces for Impact as Trump Implements Global Tariffs – Coincu

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/02 20:45:01
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President Trump announced new tariffs, raising federal revenue significantly. No immediate Federal Reserve response to interest rate suggestions. Potential financial market volatility linked to policy changes. President Trump announced a new tariff policy in May 2025, implementing a 10% levy on all imports and a 20% specific charge against Chinese goods, aimed at addressing the synthetic opioid crisis. These tariffs are significant as they increase federal tax revenue, marking the largest rise since 1993, and have implications for traditional and crypto markets due to expected shifts in monetary policy. Tariffs to Bolster Revenue and Challenge Markets President Trump introduced comprehensive tariffs in early April, levying a 10% tariff on all imports, and 20% on goods from China. The transit stage’s outcome aims to combat the synthetic opioid issue. Expected economic effects include increased consumer costs and a potential GDP decline. The tariffs have added substantial customs revenue, but analysts warn of potential repercussions on growth and purchasing power. Responses in the market remain muted, though historical trends indicate possible volatility. Tariff policy shifts often ripple across various sectors, including digital assets. The Federal Reserve has yet to publicly comment on Trump’s call to lower interest rates, a factor that may influence financial markets. President Trump implemented 20% tariffs on China to address the threat of the sustained influx of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. – White House Fact Sheet Ethereum Faces Decline Amid Geopolitical Shifts Did you know? President Trump’s tariffs in 2018 similarly led to a 0.8% drop in GDP within a year, highlighting potential economic challenges. CoinMarketCap data reflects Ethereum (ETH) at $1,837.58 with a market cap of 2.22 trillion. Trading volumes fell by 15.80% over 24 hours. Ethereum’s price shifts show recent declines of 0.81% over 24 hours and 15.69% over the last 60 days. Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:49 UTC on May 2, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Financial analysis by the Coincu research team indicates that tariffs could impact risk asset markets, including cryptocurrencies. Historical tariff actions typically resulted in altered monetary expectations, affecting both fiat and digital currencies. Ongoing geopolitical decisions continue to shape the landscape. Source: https://coincu.com/335395-cryptocurrency-market-impact-trump-tariffs/

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