US gold futures hit a record high on Friday after Donald Trump’s administration blindsided the global bullion market by imposing tariffs on imports of one-kilo and 100-ounce bars.
In a move that analysts and investors warned could redraw global trade in gold, the US Customs and Border Protection agency ruled that the bars should be subject to duties, dashing expectations they would be exempt.
Gold traders, banks and refineries were rushing on Friday to respond to the unexpected new levy, which is the first on bullion ever imposed by the US.
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