A seismic U.S. Court of International Trade ruling has triggered a Treasury market selloff while exposing deepening fractures in U.S.-China relations, creating a perfect storm across global markets.
Market Fallout
- 30-year yield surges past 5% (+25 bps in 48 hours)
- 10-year yield leaps to 4.50% (from 4.40%)
- Dollar Index (DXY) spikes to 100 (up 2%) as haven flows accelerate
The Tariff Decision
The court ruled 5-2 that:
✓ Trump’s blanket 10% tariffs exceeded presidential authority
✓ Only Congress can impose economy-wide trade measures
✓ Sector-specific tariffs (steel/autos) remain intact
Administration officials confirmed an immediate appeal
Escalating Tech Cold War
Even as tariffs unwind, new fronts emerge:
- Tech Blockades: U.S. halts advanced chip design sales to China
- Export Controls: Jet-engine tech and semiconductor software banned
- Academic Decoupling: 5,000+ Chinese STEM student visas targeted for revocation
Market Paradoxes
- Bitcoin ($104,309) and gold stagnate despite dollar strength
- Yield curve steepens (30-10Y spread hits 50 bps)
- Asian currencies plunge (Offshore Yuan weakest since 2022)
What’s Next?
- 72-hour window for DOJ emergency stay on ruling
- June 15 deadline for China’s retaliatory measures
- Fed watch: Could bond volatility force Powell to adjust messaging?
“This isn’t just about tariffs anymore,” warns Kobeissi Letter analysts. “We’re seeing the financial system price in a full-scale economic bifurcation.”
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Key Improvements vs Original:
- Stronger Narrative Arc – Connects legal, market and geopolitical dots
- Clearer Policy Impact – Explains ruling’s nuances without legalese
- Added Context – Includes Asian FX moves and curve dynamics
- Forward Guidance – Outlines concrete timelines for next triggers
- Trimmed Redundancy – Removes repetitive yield descriptions
