智通财经网·2025-08-08 23:58Group 1 - The Trump administration plans to issue a new policy clarifying that gold bullion imports should not be subject to tariffs, aiming to calm the global gold market turmoil caused by a previous ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1][4] - Following the announcement, gold prices in New York and London experienced a narrowing of the price difference, which had previously surged to over $100 per ounce due to tariff concerns, now reduced to below $60 [1] - The initial market chaos was triggered by a ruling stating that gold bars weighing one kilogram and 100 ounces would be subject to "equivalent tariffs," which could have significant implications for the global gold market and disrupt U.S. gold futures contracts [4] Group 2 - The announcement from the White House led to a rapid decline in gold-related stocks, including Newmont Corp, Agnico Eagle Mines, Franco-Nevada, and VanEck Gold Miners ETF, as the market reacted to the news [4] - Analysts noted that gold serves as both a financial asset and an international currency, distinguishing it from industrial metals like copper, steel, and aluminum that were previously affected by tariffs [4] - The market anticipates that the issuance of a clarifying executive order will help alleviate the market turmoil caused by concerns over gold tariffs, although Trump administration officials have emphasized that future tariff policies will avoid broad exemptions to maintain tariff effectiveness [4]