#TrumpTariffs TradingKey – U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies have a profound impact not only on traditional financial markets such as stocks and commodities but have also triggered complex ripple effects in the cryptocurrency market. From Bitcoin price fluctuations to shifts in investor sentiment, tariffs are becoming an increasingly important focus for crypto investors.

This article explores the impact of Trump’s tariff policies on the crypto market and offers strategies for navigating the changing landscape.

Trump’s tariffs refer to a series of trade policies rooted in an "America First" approach, primarily aimed at reducing trade deficits and boosting domestic industries by imposing high tariffs on imported goods—especially those from China.

These policies were first proposed in 2016, implemented in 2017, and reached their peak between 2018 and 2019. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic escalated, the Trump administration shifted its focus to crisis management and ease some trade tensions with China. From 2021 to 2024, President Joe Biden retained certain Trump-era tariffs. In 2025, with Trump’s return to the White House for a second term, a new and broader global tariff war was launched.

While Trump has consistently pursued tariff policies across both terms, the 2025 tariffs are notably more aggressive—covering a wider range of goods, targeting more countries, and imposing higher rates.