‘Classic business technique’: Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs stir crypto chaos

Here’s why Pi Network, Jasmy, LTC, Ethena, and altcoins are down

Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, announced on “Liberation Day,” has generated uncertainty across global markets. Crypto experts wrote to crypto.news sharing their opinions.

Here’s why Pi Network, Jasmy, LTC, Ethena, and altcoins are down

Some analysts fear an economic fallout, but crypto industry leaders see short-term disruption and long-term opportunities in the move. The tariffs target major U.S. trade partners, applying levies on imports to pressure negotiations. Trump’s proposed baseline 10% tariff would position the U.S. among the highest-tariff developed economies, alongside countries like Argentina (11.4%) and Brazil (12.1%).

Here’s why Pi Network, Jasmy, LTC, Ethena, and altcoins are down

Mateusz Kara, CEO and co-founder of Ari10, believes the real issue isn’t the tariffs themselves but the uncertainty they create. Gus van Rijckevorsel, CEO of Ultra, suggests Trump’s aggressive approach is a calculated strategy meant to create instability before seeking new trade deals. Marcin Kazmierczak, co-founder and COO of RedStone, explored how the new tariffs could impact the global position of the U.S. dollar.