{"id":128095,"title":"Investors Flock to Gold as Trump Reignites US-China Trade War","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2025-10-13T15:45:30+00:00","modified":"2026-06-21T23:42:15+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/investors-flock-to-gold-as-trump-reignites-us-china-trade-war/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/investors-flock-to-gold-as-trump-reignites-us-china-trade-war.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/investors-flock-to-gold-as-trump-reignites-us-china-trade-war.json","category":"Mining","categories":["Mining"],"tags":["AIM","Alien Metals","ASX","Blue Moon","canada","Creswick","drill targets","ECR","ECR Minerals","Elizabeth Hill","ETFs","FCM","First Class Metals","FMET","Fulcrum Metals","GGP","Gold","Greatland","Greatland Resources","Havieron","mining stocks","Newmont","North Hemlo","Ontario","Schreiber-Hemlo","silver","Small Cap","Sunbeam","Telfer","UFO","Western Australia","Wishbone Gold","WSBN"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GOLD-14TH-MARCH-1.webp?fit=1200%2C800&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"**Gold** climbed to a fresh **record high** on Monday as investors sought safety amid renewed trade tensions between the **United States and China**.\n\n**Spot gold** rose **3% to $4,103.90 an ounce**, extending a sharp rally driven by mounting geopolitical uncertainty and risk aversion.\n\n[!\\[\\](https://www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AU_AG_2-300x169.webp)](https://www.share-talk.com/gold-and-silvers-record-run-what-it-means-for-investors-in-2025/)\n\n[Gold and Silver’s Record Run: What It Means for Investors in 2025](https://www.share-talk.com/gold-and-silvers-record-run-what-it-means-for-investors-in-2025/)\n\nThe renewed dispute between Washington and Beijing was sparked last Thursday when **China imposed new restrictions on rare earth exports**, prompting **President Donald Trump** to threaten **100% tariffs** in response. The escalation rattled global markets and pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets such as gold.\n\n“While trade tensions have eased again between the U.S. and China, the 100% additional tariff threat remains,” said **Giovanni Staunovo**, analyst at **UBS**, adding that trade disputes continue to be a major focus for investors.\n\nGold’s appeal has also been underpinned by its role as a **hedge against inflation** and its reputation as the **ultimate store of value** during periods of global uncertainty."}