U.S. Imposes 39% Import Tariff on 1-Kilo Gold Bars

VISI.NEWS | BANDUNG - The United States has officially imposed a 39% import tariff on one-kilogram gold bars, according to a recent report by the Financial Times (FT). The decision is based on an official letter from U.S. Customs and Border Protection dated July 31, stating that imported 1kg gold bars are now classified under high-duty goods. This move is expected to impact the global gold supply chain, especially affecting exports from major gold-producing countries such as Switzerland, Australia, and Canada. Market experts warn that this tariff could suppress the demand for physical gold in the U.S., particularly among institutional investors and jewelry manufacturers. On the flip side, domestic gold prices in the U.S. could surge due to limited supply, potentially driving up commodity inflation. "This is a protectionist move that could destabilize the global market," said Richard Holman, senior analyst at the Global Gold Council. "For international investors, it's a sign of regulatory uncertainty from the world's largest financial market." Although no explicit geopolitical reasons were cited, some analysts believe the move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to limit reliance on traditional safe-haven assets amid rising interest in digital assets like Bitcoin. Not financial advice do your own research @gvr