US President Donald Trump clarified on Friday that proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese goods “won’t stand”, suggesting a softer stance than initially feared.
The statement comes amid rising global trade tensions and has already stirred speculation in traditional and crypto markets alike.
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Bitcoin Rises as Trump Softens on China Tariffs
While the initial threat of aggressive tariffs raised concerns over global risk sentiment and capital flight, Trump’s latest comments signal a potential easing in trade policy.
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump discussed trade tensions with China and his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea.
“They’re always looking for an edge. They ripped off our country for years,” Trump said.
He further added that China really hurt the US economy in the past, but now that’s been turned around.
When asked whether a 100% tariff on top of existing China tariffs could be upheld, Trump said no, adding that such a move wouldn’t be sustainable.
“I think we are gonna do great with China,” Trump noted.
This shift has been interpreted as a relief signal for risk-on assets. In response, Bitcoin price showed a slight uptick, up nearly 2% on the 1-hour chart.
