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Massive US-China Tariff Rollback Deal Ignites Global Markets, Crypto Prices Surge Amid Risk-On Rally

Geneva, May 12, 2025 — In a surprise move shaking up both traditional finance and the crypto market, the United States and China have reached a landmark agreement to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90-day period. The unexpected breakthrough in the long-running trade war sent Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and top altcoins climbing alongside global stock markets.

After two intense days of closed-door negotiations in Geneva, officials from the world’s largest economies announced "substantial progress," aimed at stabilizing strained trade ties and calming market volatility. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed details at a press briefing, calling it a "constructive step toward a long-term, sustainable economic relationship."

Global Markets and Crypto Surge

Risk assets reacted immediately. Dow futures spiked over 2%, the S&P 500 climbed nearly 3%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 3.5%. Asian equities followed suit — Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 3%.

In parallel, Bitcoin price surged 4.2% to reclaim $69K, while Ethereum jumped 5.6% past $3,600. Altcoins like Solana (SOL), XRP, and Chainlink (LINK) also saw double-digit intraday gains as crypto investors cheered a global risk-on rally.

“This is the kind of macro catalyst crypto markets thrive on,” said Jayson Lee, a digital assets analyst at FalconX. “With recession fears cooling and liquidity conditions improving, expect bullish momentum in BTC, ETH, and Layer-1 tokens over the coming weeks.”

Details of the Tariff Rollback

Under the agreement, the US will temporarily slash tariffs on Chinese imports from a punishing 145% to 30%, while China will cut its levies on American goods from 125% to 10%. Both sides agreed to suspend retaliatory non-tariff measures, including China's restrictions on rare-earth mineral exports and investigations into US tech firms.

However, some tariffs remain — notably the US's 20% fentanyl-related levies — but the overall de-escalation marks the most significant progress since the trade war erupted in 2018.

Economic Impact and Crypto Implications

The trade war had pushed the US GDP into contraction for Q1 2025, while China's exports to America fell sharply, dragging down factory activity at its fastest pace in 16 months. Market participants are now pricing in hopes of economic recovery, improved trade flows, and reduced inflationary pressure — all bullish signals for digital assets.

Traditionally viewed as a hedge against economic instability and a high-beta risk asset, crypto markets often react positively to global liquidity boosts and macro easing. If this trade truce holds and leads to fresh stimulus in China and rate pauses in the US, crypto’s upside potential could extend into Q3.

Final Thoughts

This tariff rollback agreement is a pivotal moment for both traditional and crypto markets. With major macro tensions easing and investor sentiment improving, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins look poised for continued upside.

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Keep your eyes on the charts — the next bull run might already be here.

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‘The Chinese will see this high tariff level is unsustainable for their business,’ says Scott Bessent.
The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said “there is a path” to an agreement with China over tariffs after he had interactions with his Chinese counterparts last week in Washington.
“I had interaction with my Chinese counterparts, but it was more on the traditional things like financial stability, global economic early warnings,” Bessent told ABC News’s This Week on Sunday, explaining that he had spoken to the Chinese during International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington. “I don’t know if President Trump has spoken with Chinese President ” he added.
On Friday, Donald Trump claimed during an interview that discussions regarding tariffs were ongoing with China, a statement he reiterated while en route to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral. However, this assertion was subsequently refuted by China's foreign ministry, which stated that the United States should cease its attempts to create confusion.
A day later, China’s foreign minister, said Beijing abides by international rules on US-imposed tariffs and would seek solidarity with other countries.
He stated that the Chinese will recognize that the current high tariff levels are not sustainable for their businesses. He further noted that Beijing's assertion of no ongoing negotiations is aimed at a domestic audience. "I believe they are catering to a different demographic," Bessent remarked. "We have established a process, and I maintain that these tariffs imposed by China are not viable in the long term."
On Sunday, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the United States engages in daily discussions with China regarding tariffs. 'We are in dialogue with China every day, as well as with approximately 99 to 100 other countries that are involved in these negotiations,' Rollins remarked during an appearance on CNN's State of the Union. 
Furthermore, Rollins indicated that the president is ready to provide financial assistance to American farmers if the ongoing trade conflict continues to adversely affect commodity exports, especially in the areas of soybean and pork sales to China.
Rollins said it could take months before it is known whether a bail-out is needed.
“I don’t think we’re going to need it, but if we do, it will be there,” Rollins said.
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