The price of Bitcoin dove under $101,600 Friday after President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed that tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada are imminent. The plunge has pushed Bitcoin down by nearly 3% over the past day at a current price of $102,060.
During a press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the president will soon implement 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, while China will face 10% tariffs. The taxes on imported goods will take effect when the tariffs are fully unveiled Saturday, she said.
Analysts have said that tariffs could put pressure on Bitcoin’s price in an indirect way, contributing to the U.S. dollar’s strength over the short term.
The Federal Reserve is meanwhile monitoring how potential shifts in immigration and trade policy could impact its inflation outlook. During the Fed’s December policy meeting, officials expressed concern that bringing inflation down to its 2% target could be challenging under the new president, given potential policy shifts.
While tariffs could therefore impact the timing of rate cuts, which Bitco…
