According to The Kobeissi Letter, President Trump has officially declared his intention to raise tariffs on both steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4th (source: Twitter, The Kobeissi Letter, May 30, 2025). This significant increase is expected to heighten volatility in global commodity markets, potentially driving up manufacturing costs and impacting related equities. For crypto traders, the announcement may trigger increased demand for digital assets as investors seek alternatives to traditional markets facing new trade barriers, with historic trends showing capital flows into Bitcoin and leading altcoins during periods of economic uncertainty (source: CoinDesk, previous tariff hikes).