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- Feb 01, 2025 06:18 UTC
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Bitcoin Price Drops as Trump’s 25% Tariffs Hit Mexico and Canada
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BTC $ 104,672.00 (0.89%) 
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, starting February 1, caused Bitcoin’s price to drop and U.S. stocks to pull back.
A tariff delay report was quickly dismissed by the White House, confirming the tariffs, including a 10% levy on China, would take effect immediately.
The tariffs could disrupt $1.6 trillion in North American trade and challenge the 30-year-old free trade system.
President Donald Trump 
Donald Trump
Donald J. Trump is a US-based entrepreneur, Pro-crypto Politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America. He understands the importance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto leader.
Quick Facts
Full name Donald John Trump Birth 14-06-1946, New York, United States Nationality American Education BS from the University of Pennsylvania Known For Businessman, Pro-Crypto Politician
Once doubtful about Bitcoindominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his kitty. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency.
Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events
2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party. 2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments 2019 – Criticized Bitcoin and Libra on X, dubbing them as "not money" 2024 – Campaign signals potential openness to crypto-friendly reforms 2025 – Elected as the 47th President of the United States from the Republican Party.
A meme coin, $TRUMP, is associated with Donald Trump, which is listed on the Solana blockchain platform. His family also backs World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto venture.
President 
is once again using tariffs to reshape U.S. trade policy. This has been one of his main tools both before and after his presidency. Tariffs can have a significant impact on inflation, as they tend to drive up prices. This, in turn, could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates in the coming months and years.
The crypto market recently saw a repeat of past trends when hopes for a tariff delay were dashed. A report suggesting the delay was quickly dismissed by the White House, leading to a sharp shift in market sentiment.
Bitcoin Reacts to Tariff News
On Thursday, President Trump announced that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would take effect on February 1. This news initially pushed Bitcoin above $106,000, but the cryptocurrency soon dropped 2%, settling around $104,000. U.S. stock markets also pulled back, though they still ended the day with gains.
“The President will be implementing tomorrow 25% tariffs on Mexico, 25% tariffs on Canada, and a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl that they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country, which has killed tens of millions of Americans,” White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said during a White House press briefing.
Is It True… or Not?
On Friday, Reuters reported that the tariffs might be delayed until March 1, allowing countries to request exemptions for specific exports. However, the White House quickly rejected the claim, with Leavitt confirming that the tariffs, including a 10% levy on China, would go into effect the following day.
Trump’s tariffs could disrupt $1.6 trillion in North American trade, threatening to end the free trade system that has connected the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for over 30 years. The possibility of retaliation from both Mexico and Canada adds to the uncertainty surrounding these moves.
Rough Days for Bitcoin!
Bitcoin’s price had risen above $106,000, seemingly on track to break through the $109,000 mark.
However, following the tariff announcement, prices dropped sharply, with Bitcoin trading just under $103,000—down 2.3% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency market remains highly sensitive to geopolitical and economic shifts, especially when it comes to major trade decisions.
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The next few weeks could hold even more surprises, as these tariffs threaten to rewrite trade rules and spark market reactions that we’ll all feel.
FAQs
The BTC price may range between $102,000 and $108,000 for today.
With a potential surge, the Bitcoin (BTC) price may close the month with a high of $110,000.
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