US President Donald Trump has drawn a photo of the United States leading in China in the fight for crypto-rule. He made claims in recent social media posts and asserted that the United States dominated the crypto race. Meanwhile, both countries have been redirecting the steep tariffs that have piled up with each other a few weeks ago.
Trade tensions ease
According to official trade data, the United States imposed a 145% tax on certain Chinese imports in early April 2025. China’s tariff rate on U.S. goods is 125%. These rates have now fallen – the additional duties of Americans are capped at 30% and the surcharge in China is 10%.
Crypto competition stands out
“We led China into cryptocurrency,” Trump said, according to a tweet from financial markets journalist Walter Bloomberg.
He uses it as a competition for whom he leads the world in digital coins. Short and sweet comments put Washington and Beijing as opponents in high-stakes matches.
Trump: We lead China into cryptocurrency
– *Walter Bloomberg (@deitaone) May 14, 2025
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Mining Support Program
According to a statement from a U.S. business industry insider, the government has launched an “investment accelerator” for Bitcoin miners. It will back up the plant external power plant fueled by exhaust gas.
These plants can be built next to mining sites, reducing dependence on local utilities. The idea promises that data centers use clean energy and reduce electricity costs to process digital to ensure the Bitcoin network.
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Regulation and holding
China still bans crypto payments and investments. By contrast, U.S. regulators are making clear rules to help the industry grow here. According to the president’s own circle, Trump even invested in Bitcoin and Ethereum through a joint venture of family defenders. His son Eric Trump reportedly confirmed that the president owns a considerable amount of Bitcoin.
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Grasp the coins and strategic goals
U.S. law enforcement agencies earn approximately 198,000 BTC in civil and criminal cases. Although the country strictly prohibits mining and trading, China’s chain wallet still contains about 194,000 BTC. Those coins that were seized had no funding policy, but they did emphasize the amount of digital gold passing through U.S. courts.
Observers say Trump’s comments are based on the crypto companies’ search for stability. The tariff rollback provides relief for importers. Clearer encryption rules can lead to new investments.
Whether the United States really “wins” this game depends on whether regulators can balance investors’ protection and innovation space. Currently, the White House is betting on friendly policies and large-scale mining projects that will put the country ahead.
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