Samsung Stock Drops as Tariff Risks Hit Global Supply Chains Amid New Stablecoin Wallet Plan

Samsung Electronics stock dropped 7.6% to ₩249,500 on Friday as investors weighed fresh tariff risks and the company's new stablecoin wallet plan. The move is part of Samsung's efforts to expand its mobile ecosystem with payments, rewards, and digital assets in one application.

The stablecoin feature will allow Galaxy users to send, receive, and hold stablecoins through the mobile application. However, the launch details remain unclear, including supported networks, regional access, or technology partners. A USDC interface was showcased during the event, but Samsung did not confirm that USDC will be launched with the service.

Fresh US tariffs on imports from over 60 economies have increased concern around global supply chains. Samsung sells consumer devices and supplies memory chips, displays, and other components across markets, leaving it exposed to customs costs, compliance rules, and possible trade retaliation.