2026-01-13 01:26:02

Trump's Latest Trade Move: 25% Tariff on Iran-Linked Business

Here's what just dropped – any nation conducting business with Iran faces a 25% tariff on their entire U.S. trade operations. That's not a small number.

Why does this matter for markets? When major economies get hit with cross-border tariffs, you see immediate ripple effects – commodity price swings, currency volatility, and capital repositioning. For crypto holders, this translates to macro headwinds that historically correlate with portfolio rebalancing and increased demand for borderless assets.

The policy essentially creates a binary choice: stay isolated from Iranian commerce or absorb the tariff hit on American trade. Most major trading nations will likely recalibrate their exposure. Watch how this plays out in energy markets and emerging market currencies – those moves tend to precede crypto market shifts.

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RooftopVIP

· 01-13 01:56

25% tariffs directly lock everything down; countries that don't want to play with Iran need to think twice --- Energy and emerging market currencies are moving first; this looks like the appetizer for crypto... it's about time to accumulate some borderless assets --- Here comes another troublemaker; now I really have to rebalance my portfolio, damn it --- Basically, it's the US forcing everyone to pick sides; there's nothing much to say --- Waiting to see how Europe handles this hot potato; anyway, crypto will only become more attractive --- That 25% number is pretty harsh; no wonder these days the coins are moving --- Damn, I have to readjust my positions again; this policy-driven market is really damn annoying --- So this means doing business with Iran will have to take a hit... energy prices are probably about to soar --- I love the term "borderless assets"; it's hinting that we still need to get on board --- Hedge funds have probably already started repositioning; retail investors always find out last

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-13 01:51

Here comes the tariff talk again, claiming it's the last time every time... It would be great if it could truly benefit the crypto market.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-13 01:43

Here comes the reaping again? 25% tariffs? Now the scale of energy is different --- When the energy market moves, the crypto circle will follow suit, it's all the same套路 --- Basically, it's forcing people to choose sides, America's move is still ruthless --- Wait, does this mean we have to hype up depreciation expectations again... --- Borderless assets sound high-end, but in reality, it's still about watching policy cues --- Since the energy market moved first, I need to keep an eye on oil-related coins --- 25%? That means the entire industry chain has to be recalculated, this market will definitely get chaotic --- When such macro-level events happen, retail investors must be panicking a lot --- But it also presents arbitrage opportunities? Different tariffs in various countries, what about hedging space? --- Those eager to enter should wait a bit; the wind hasn't fully blown yet

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GlueGuy