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In a significant shift in U.S.-China trade relations, the United States has implemented a new tariff policy that is set to impact both American families and global supply chains. Effective May 2, the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff exemption on Chinese goods will be lifted, meaning that all imported products from China will now be subject to higher tariffs. This escalation in trade tensions has immediate consequences, especially for everyday American consumers.

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Rising Costs for American Households

Retailers in the U.S. are already feeling the pressure of increased costs due to these new tariffs. As a result, prices for everyday goods are on the rise. For example, a popular brand of T-shirts has seen a price increase from $9.99 to $19.99, and the cost of children’s backpacks has doubled in some cases. According to projections, this policy could add an extra $1,800 per year to the cost of living for the average American family, which is roughly 12,000 yuan. While recent drops in oil prices have offered some relief, rising oil prices combined with higher tariffs could exacerbate the financial strain on households.

Impact on U.S. and Chinese Economies

The tariff changes are not just affecting American consumers, but also leading to a slowdown in China’s manufacturing sector. Factory orders in Shenzhen have dropped significantly, resulting in widespread layoffs and closures. This highlights the ripple effect of these policies, deepening economic challenges for both nations. The U.S.-China trade war continues to disrupt supply chains, affecting industries around the world and raising concerns about global economic stability.

Looking Ahead: Trade Tensions and Global Impact

With the implementation of this new tariff policy, it’s clear that trade tensions between the U.S. and China are intensifying, and this could have long-lasting effects not only on the two nations but also on the broader global economy. As both governments navigate the complexities of this evolving situation, the impact on everyday consumers and global markets is only beginning to unfold.
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Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, released an analysis on Jan. 28 exploring the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on bitcoin’s well-established four-year cycle.
“Last week, President Trump issued an executive order that was so overwhelmingly bullish for the space that it’s making me wonder,” he wrote. “The EO [executive order] called it a ‘national priority’ to grow the digital asset ecosystem in the U.S. It laid the path for a clear regulatory framework for crypto. It contemplated establishing a ‘national crypto stockpile.’ Together with actions taken by the now pro-crypto SEC, it created a pathway for the largest Wall Street banks and investors to move aggressively into the space,” the Bitwise CIO detailed.
Bitcoin ETFs have drawn substantial investment, but Hougan suggested this executive action could further expand adoption. He noted that ETFs have attracted new investors, driving the current cycle. While emphasizing that ETFs attracted hundreds of billions from new investors, driving the current cycle, he stressed.
The Bitwise executive analyzed bitcoin’s historical behavior, pointing to its recurring four-year pattern. “Bitcoin has historically moved in a four-year cycle, with three big up years followed by a pullback,” he stated. The latest cycle, he explained, emerged from the widespread deleveraging caused by major collapses in 2022, including FTX, Three Arrows Capital, Genesis, Blockfi, and Celsius. “At Bitwise, we call this cycle the ‘Mainstream Cycle,’ and we believe its defining characteristic is the entry of mainstream investors into the crypto space.#USTariffs
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