Trump’s Tariff Threat Triggers Crypto Market Crash

Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in October 2025 caused a significant decline in the cryptocurrency market, impacting traders globally. The tariff threat triggered $9.55 billion in liquidations, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical tensions. This comes amid ongoing trade disputes between the US and China, where Trump has indicated his willingness to reconsider the tariffs if China modifies its export policies.