Trade Tensions Threaten Mining Hardware Supply Chains

[lingriiddd]

US tariffs under President Trump’s trade policies are driving up the cost of mining rigs, putting American operators at a disadvantage. If tensions with China escalate, export controls on chips and processors could deepen hardware shortages—posing a serious challenge for miners already squeezed by falling rewards and rising competition.

[EmTeam]

Rising trade frictions may delay ASIC deliveries, impacting miners’ operational efficiency.

[jacson4]

Hardware disruptions could further concentrate hash power among better-capitalized mining firms.