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Trump’s Crypto Revolution Announcement: President Donald Trump has declared, “We will make America the Bitcoin superpower and the crypto capital of the world.” This statement is creating a buzz in markets, with crypto investors hopeful that Trump’s policies will position the US as a digital asset hub. (16 likes on X)
US-China Trade Truce Agreement: The US and China have reached a deal to end the trade war, providing significant relief to markets. This is boosting mega-cap tech companies (like Nvidia) to ramp up AI investments, with an expected $500 billion boost to global trade. However, tariff risks remain for 2026. (BlackRock Investment Institute)
WTO Upgrades 2025 Trade Forecast: The World Trade Organization has raised its 2025 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9%), driven by a 20% surge in AI goods like semiconductors. However, 2026 growth is projected at just 0.5% due to Trump’s tariffs. Services trade is also expected to slow. (WTO and NYT)
Trump’s Tariff Tracker Update: Under Trump 2.0, tariff policies are intensifying—new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico (steel, aluminum) have been imposed, while the EU is in negotiations. The DOJ is focusing on tariff evasion, and importers face stricter compliance requirements, impacting global supply chains. (Trade Compliance Resource Hub)
UNCTAD’s Positive Report: The UN Conference on Trade and Development reported a $500 billion trade expansion in the first half of 2025, driven by manufacturing and tech demand. The WTO supports this, but there’s concern about a 2026 slowdown due to ‘front-loading’ imports (pre-tariff stockpiling). (World Economic Forum)
