The ounce of gold rose 1.68% on Thursday to set a new record.
The safe haven asset has gained around 10% since Trump took office on Jan. 20.
After starting 2025 at $2,620, it has gained around $358 in value since the beginning of the year, while setting new records 12 times this year.
While the ounce price of gold rose 27% in all of last year, so far this year it has already gained 14%.
Trump's tariff threats took effect on Wednesday, imposing 25% levies on all steel and aluminum imports.
On March 4, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on China.
He also threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but later postponed those tariffs after negotiations with the two countries' leaders.
Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol drink imports from the EU unless the union withdraws a 50% tariff on American whisky.
The president's tariff threats continue to stoke fears of a further global trade war as countries vow to take retaliatory measures.
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