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Bitcoin prices experienced significant volatility following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The cryptocurrency fell below $100,000 on Sunday, reaching a low of $92,000 and dropping 7% to $93,768 before recovering to around $99,000 by Monday morning after Trump paused tariffs on Mexican goods. It later surged to $102,500 following a delay in tariffs with Canada and Mexico. The broader crypto market also reacted, with Ether dropping 20% to its lowest level since November. The tariffs, set to take effect on Tuesday, have led to a global sell-off in financial markets, with investors reacting to the prospect of a trade war. Trump has warned that the U.S. may impose similar tariffs on the European Union and possibly the United Kingdom. China introduced retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. goods, adding to market uncertainty. The price movements reflect the increasing sensitivity of digital assets to geopolitical tensions and economic policy decisions.