Crypto markets tumble after Trump signals global tariff hike

Azernews.Az

23 February 2026 12:24 (UTC+04:00)

Qabil Ashirov

Cryptocurrency markets experienced sharp volatility after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans to raise global tariffs to 15 percent, rattling investor sentiment across risk-sensitive assets. Bitcoin has been under sustained pressure in recent months. After surpassing...

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