Trump Considers Increased Tariffs on Chinese Products

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Key Points:

Trump mulls increasing tariffs on Chinese imports, stirring market sentiment.
Potential policy shifts impacting digital assets and global finance.
Immediate market reactions include volatility in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum.

U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed significant tariffs on Chinese imports, indicating major potential shifts in international trade dynamics.

The announcement has already impacted digital asset markets, with Ethereum witnessing major outflows as investors brace for potential volatility.

Potential Tariff Impact on U.S-China Trade and Crypto Assets

Market reactions were swift, with Ethereum experiencing notable outflows. Key figures in the industry, like Zhao Changpeng of Binance, emphasized caution:

The Coincu research team projects rising market caution if U.S.-China tensions grow. Crypto industry participants may pivot towards assets viewed as less susceptible to trade volatility, potentially elevating demand for alternatives like Solana.

“In 2015, before ETH rose, Vitalik held a few ‘Easy Residence’ events at my home. At that time, we should have invested 5% of our funds like the current investment model. But then again, if we had done that back then, there might not be BNB.”

Market Data and Trends

Did you know? Previous rounds of U.S.-China tariff talks often led to increased cryptocurrency hedging, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum prices significantly.

Ethereum’s trading activity experienced volatility following Trump’s statement. According to CoinMarketCap, ETH’s current market cap is $467.78 billion, with notable 24-hour volume reaching $90.94 billion. The price fell by 11.49% in the past day.

ethereum-daily-chart-1646 — Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 22:55 UTC on October 10, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

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