U.S. tariff policy 2025

Key Points:* New tariffs, US leadership adjustment, market instability, trade negotiations continue.

• Historic tariff levels reach the highest in a century.
• Countries granted negotiation window before tariffs take effect. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs of 15% to 41% on goods from 67 countries, effective August 7, marking highest tariff rates in over a century.

Global markets face potential volatility as key players like BTC and ETH remain under observation, with stakeholders preparing for the August 7 tariff implementation deadline.

U.S. Imposes Tariffs Up to 41% on 67 Nations

President Trump signed an order enforcing tariffs from 15% to 41% on the United States’ 67 trading partners. The tariffs are set to take effect on August 7, 2025. The White House describes this move as “historic” and a new trade system, with the administration referring to it as the “Trump Round of Negotiations.”

This adjustment marks a shift in the U.S. trade policy strategy, reflecting the administration’s protectionist stance. The implementation of tariffs at this scale represents the highest U.S. tariff average in over a century. Nations affected by these tariffs now have a brief window until August 7 to negotiate changes, potentially mitigating some impacts. The shift may influence global trade, leading to possible diplomatic realignments or tension.

Reactions from market observers emphasize concerns about potential volatility. Global markets are watching closely, anticipating varying financial updates. While there are no on-chain data shifts in significant cryptocurrencies like BTC or ETH, commentary from industry leaders and legislative bodies remains limited at present.

Bitcoin Dips 2.88% Amid Uncertainty Over Tariffs

Did you know? The 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act previously caused widespread trade disruptions, akin to the potential impact of the current tariffs.

According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,995.88, with a market cap of $2.29 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $83.37 billion, marking a 2.88% decrease over the last 24 hours. Currently, BTC maintains 61.28% market dominance, showing minor negative trends in recent days.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 11:29 UTC on August 1, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu’s analysis highlights potential ramifications for digital assets, particularly BTC, likely impacted by the uncertainties in trade flows. Historically, market responses to tariff escalation include fluctuations in asset prices and liquidity. Monitoring economic and technological shifts will be key as the August 7 deadline approaches.

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