Bitcoin spiked then fell as Trump’s new tariffs, including a 10% baseline and steep increases on key imports, sparked market volatility.
Higher tariffs are shaking global markets, with Dow futures dropping nearly 1,000 points.
Under the new measures, Chinese imports will face a 34% tariff in addition to the previous 20%, raising the total levy on those goods to 54%.
European leaders expressed dismay at the announcement, with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warning that a trade war would ultimately weaken the West in favor of other global players.