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Story: Bitcoin Plunges as Trump’s Tariff Threat Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets

By James Thorp

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Trump’s Trade Threat: 25% on iPhones, 50% on EU Imports. In a fiery statement shared on social media, Trump accused the European Union of leveraging…

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Crypto Markets React Swiftly: Bitcoin Falls Below $107K. The crypto market was quick to react to the uncertainty.

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Broader Market Reactions: Stocks and Commodities Also Hit. The fallout from Trump’s tariff threats extended well beyond the crypto sector.

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Why Bitcoin Reacts to Geopolitical News. While Bitcoin has often been heralded as a hedge against traditional financial systems, its…

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What This Means for the Crypto Market Moving Forward. The abrupt drop in Bitcoin's value and the wider crypto market illustrates the ongoing…

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Final Thoughts: A Volatile Road Ahead. As the crypto market continues to evolve, episodes like this serve as a reminder of how…

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In a move that has sent financial markets into a tailspin, U.S. President Donald Trump has Stated sweeping new tariff threats targeting imported iPhones and European Union goods.

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The proposed tariffs would impose a 25% levy on all iPhones not manufactured in the United States and a blanket 50% tariff on all EU-imported products, intensifying trade…

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In a fiery statement shared on social media, Trump accused the European Union of leveraging “powerful trade barriers,” “unjustified lawsuits,” and “monetary manipulations” to…

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“I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There is no tariff if the product is built or manufactured in the United States.”

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He also directly addressed Apple CEO Tim Cook, reiterating his stance that iPhones sold in the U.S. must be manufactured domestically.

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The crypto market was quick to react to the uncertainty. Bitcoin (BTC), which had recently touched an all-time high of $111,900, dropped sharply to $107,000, erasing gains made…

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The downturn wasn’t limited to Bitcoin. All of the top 10 cryptocurrencies experienced price declines in the past 24 hours. Among the notable moves:

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BNB: Posted the steepest loss among top tokens

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Solana (SOL): Fared best, losing only 1.2%, bolstered by positive sentiment from a recent Trump-related event

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