#特朗普宣布新关税政策 The new Trump tariff policy is implemented! Global goods face a 10% increase—what does this mean for the crypto market?

The White House has delivered another major announcement: starting February 24, all imported goods into the United States will be temporarily subject to a 10% tariff.

This "temporary" is set for a 150-day window. The outside world can't help but ask: is this a test, or the prelude to larger-scale trade barriers?
1. What does the escalation of trade friction mean?
If 2018 was trade war 1.0, then this widespread 10% tariff may mark the official start of phase 2.0.
On the surface, this is a tariff adjustment targeting global goods; deeper down, it could be another attempt to reshape the existing global trade system.
2. The "self-inflicted" damage to US dollar credibility and the re-pricing of capital
When global goods become 10% more expensive overnight, the purchasing power of the dollar within the US declines accordingly. From an asset allocation perspective, this may lead some funds to reassess their holdings of dollar assets.
Historically, whenever trust in fiat currency systems fluctuates, assets with scarcity attributes tend to attract attention. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, with their fixed supply and decentralized nature, are increasingly viewed by some investors as potential "digital stores of value."
3. Historical "hedging logic" in the market
Looking back at the 2018 trade friction, Bitcoin surged from $6,000 to nearly $20,000;
During the severe volatility in global markets in 2020, after large-scale easing policies were implemented, the crypto market also experienced a significant growth phase.
Historical data shows that whenever uncertainty in traditional markets rises, the crypto market often becomes a refuge for some funds seeking hedges. This is not coincidence but a market self-correction based on asset allocation logic.
4. Is the real storm still ahead? The 10% tariff may just be the beginning. If global trade barriers further tighten, volatility in traditional financial markets could intensify.
In this context, Bitcoin with a fixed total supply of 21 million coins is increasingly seen as a way to counteract uncertainty. Whether it becomes an "Ark of Noah" remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain: when the trust in fiat currency systems is challenged, the glow of the crypto world will shine even brighter.