Bitcoin price (BTC) Pulled Back 1% After Trump Tariff Threat
The president said he intends to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1.
Jan 30, 2025, 9:18 p.m. UTC
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After an ugly start to the week that saw its price fall below $98,000, bitcoin (BTC) had managed its way back above $106,000 and within view of its record high of $109,000
The rally reversed late in U.S. trading on Thursday after President Trump said he still intends to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1, citing immigration, drugs and subsidies.
The news sent risk assets lower, with stocks giving up a chunk of earlier gains and bitcoin slipping back to $104,800.
