#TrumpTariffs # **Trump Tariffs 2.0: How New Trade Wars Could Reshape Markets**
**Former President Donald Trump** has signaled plans for even **more aggressive tariffs** if re-elected in 2024—potentially sparking a new era of global trade conflicts. Here’s what’s on the table and how it could impact economies, industries, and crypto.
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## **🔴 Trump’s Proposed Tariff Policies (2025 Onward)**
1. **Universal Baseline Tariff**
- **10% across-the-board tariff** on *all* imports (up from ~2% avg. now).
- Goal: Force manufacturing back to the U.S.
2. **China-Specific Escalation**
- **60%+ tariffs** on Chinese goods (vs. current ~7.5-25%).
- Targets: EVs, steel, electronics, and critical minerals.
3. **"Ringfencing" Key Industries**
- **Auto Sector**: 100% tariffs on Mexican/Caribbean-assembled cars if Chinese parts used.
- **Tech & Semiconductors**: Stricter export controls + retaliatory tariffs.
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## **💥 Potential Market Impacts**
### **📉 Stocks & Industries at Risk**
- **Chinese EV makers (BYD, NIO, Li Auto)** – Already hit by Biden’s 100% tariffs.
- **Tech (Apple, Tesla, Nike)** – Heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains.
- **Agriculture (Soybeans, Pork)** – China could retaliate again.
### **📈 Likely Winners**
- **U.S. Steel & Manufacturing** – Protectionist boost.
- **Mexico/India/Vietnam** – More "friend-shoring" as companies flee China.
- **Commodities (Copper, Lithium)** – Trade chaos could disrupt supply.
### **₿ Crypto & Bitcoin’s Role**
- **Trade War Hedge?** BTC may benefit if tariffs spark inflation or dollar volatility.
- **Stablecoin Risks** – USDT/USDC could face scrutiny if China retaliates via crypto.
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## **🌍 Global Retaliation Risks**
- **China**: Could dump U.S. Treasuries, restrict rare earth metals.
- **EU**: Already threatening tariffs on U.S. whiskey, motorcycles.
- **Emerging Markets**: Currency wars if dollar surges from protectionism.
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