2026-01-12 23:01:16

Trump's latest move signals escalating trade tensions: any nation continuing business with Iran faces a sweeping 25% tariff on U.S. trade. This policy shift arrives as Iranian tensions intensify further, now stretching into its second week. For traders watching macro headwinds, this development could ripple through commodity prices, currency pairs, and risk-on asset sentiment more broadly. When geopolitical friction peaks, capital often seeks alternative stores of value—exactly the kind of catalyst that historically reshuffles market flows. The tariff threat alone reshapes calculations for companies with Iran exposure, potentially triggering portfolio rotations worth tracking.

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-14 15:21

Here we go again with this set? Doing business with Iran involves a 25% tariff, someone is about to suffer a huge loss. --- Wait, is this really happening or just another rumor? I remember last time they said it might happen but it never did. --- Commodities are about to take off, holding some hard assets is never wrong. --- Whenever the Middle East situation tightens, the crypto prices become unstable. It's really quite annoying. --- Thinking back to the sanctions two years ago, the company had to halt half of its projects. --- So, is the issue really going to be enforced or will negotiations delay it again? --- This is good, I have to reconfigure my investment portfolio... --- The dollar is strong again, betting against other assets is definitely the right move.

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GasGoblin

· 01-13 20:40

Wow, a 25% tariff just dropped. Who would still dare to do business with Iran now? The coin price must be jumping, right? Whenever geopolitical tensions rise, everyone rushes to safe-haven assets. This tactic is getting old. The move by the US is really ruthless, forcing the whole world to re-align their alliances.

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AirdropHunterKing

· 01-13 18:18

Bro, this round of geopolitical manipulation to harvest profits, with a 25% tariff, the crypto world is about to shift again. I'm just waiting to see who will free ride on this risk-averse sentiment. Bitcoin is bound to rise again, right?

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PanicSeller

· 01-12 23:27

Damn, a 25% tariff was directly imposed. Now no one dares to do business with Iran.

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WalletInspector

· 01-12 23:26

Iran sanctions are back, this time with a direct 25% tariff? The crypto world is about to blow up --- Wait, isn't this logic reversed? Capital risk aversion should first look at the US dollar --- Haha, this is hilarious. Blaming Iran again. Some companies really should clear their Iran positions --- Macro hedging is interesting. BTC is now the best insurance policy, right? --- Geopolitical tensions cause commodities futures to soar. This should have been on our radar earlier --- A 25% increase is a bit harsh, but honestly, this should boost demand for on-chain stablecoins --- Here we go again. Every time it's the same story, but actual execution is limited --- Portfolio rotation is happening. We know where the funds are flowing

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GasFeeCryer

· 01-12 23:25

You're doing this again, huh? A 25% tariff will really kill a lot of on-chain activity...

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 01-12 23:20

Really? 25% tariffs? Now Iranian concept stocks are about to take off, right?

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TokenomicsPolice

· 01-12 23:17

Here we go again, a 25% tariff directly hitting businesses doing deals with Iran... now product prices are going to skyrocket.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 01-12 23:05

Oh my, things are really about to get chaotic... A 25% tariff is directly imposed, who would still dare to do business with Iran? --- Another geopolitical bomb, the crypto market is about to stir again. --- Let's wait and see which companies' stock prices will plunge next week... Those with Iran exposure will need to recalculate their accounts. --- It feels like safe-haven assets are about to take off. What should you hold now to feel secure? --- Commodity futures are going crazy, energy is at the forefront... Be cautious with your positions, everyone. --- The trade war has escalated again. The US is playing too hard. Who can withstand this impact? --- Interestingly, at such times, some alternative assets become hot favorites... Those who understand, understand. --- Two weeks? Why is the escalation still ongoing... Should we look at how history has handled such situations? --- If a company has significant Iran-related business, they will really need to revise their plans now... What does 25% even mean?

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