President Trump on China 145% Tariff: Trade War Tensions Rise
Trade tensions escalate as the White House denies reports of planned tariff reductions on Chinese goods. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant refuted claims by The Wall Street Journal, leaving markets wary of renewed trade war volatility.
The standoff threatens to disrupt global supply chains, potentially impacting risk assets. Cryptocurrencies may face indirect pressure from macroeconomic uncertainty, though their decentralized nature often insulates them from traditional market shocks.