US crypto miners are expected to act swiftly to purchase mining rigs following President Donald Trump's recent 90-day tariff pause on mining equipment. Although the postponement offers some relief, the baseline 10% tariff still places US miners at a disadvantage compared to foreign competitors. The CEO of Hashlabs, Jaran Mellerud, noted that while the reduced tariff isn’t enough to render mining unprofitable in the US, it raises capital expenditures which could affect long-term investment viability. The anticipated spike in machine imports is driven by the fear of future tariff increases. Ethan Vera, COO of Luxor Technology, indicated price hikes on US-landed machines and contracts for onshore assembly, exacerbating the situation. Earlier tariff increases affected manufacturers in Southeast Asia significantly, hindering the competitive landscape for US miners. Mellerud emphasized the need for stable policies, arguing that continual tariff fluctuations create uncertainty hampering growth in US Bitcoin mining operations. This situation is further complicated as US miners reconsider their strategies to possibly expand internationally due to these ongoing challenges.

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