Global Tariffs Rise — ECOS Slashes Prices

Now that’s a plot twist. The U.S. has just announced a major tariff hike on high-tech imports from China, Malaysia, and Thailand — a steep 30 to 40% increase. On paper, it might look like another chapter in the trade war saga. But in reality, it’s a ticking time bomb for the entire U.S. Bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Here’s why. Roughly 70–80% of all ASIC miners globally are manufactured in China, with most of the rest coming from Southeast Asia. The biggest name in the game? Bitmain — and its flagship Antminer S21 models ship directly from these regions.

Now picture this: one ASIC unit costs around $4,000–5,000. With the new tariffs, an additional $1,200–2,000 gets slapped on top. Multiply that by hundreds of units per order, and you’re suddenly staring at six-figure overheads before the machines even land in a data center. Factor in logistics, insurance, customs — and your final price jumps by 35–45%, minimum. That’s not just a hit — that’s a full-blown rewrite of the business model.

Let’s talk mining economics. One of the key metrics in the space is cost to mine 1 BTC. Depending on location and hardware, it typically ranges between $22,000 and $35,000. With these new tariffs, that figure could easily rise to $40,000 or more. At today’s BTC price, that turns a high-margin business into a “barely breaking even” one.

Sure, U.S. farms have historically benefited from ultra-low electricity rates — in some states as low as $0.03–0.04 per kWh. But cheap energy alone can’t cover the ballooning CapEx costs of importing and upgrading hardware. That’s the new Achilles’ heel.

The result? Delays in shipments, extended ROI timelines, shrinking margins. Even major players with deep reserves will have to rethink their expansion plans. As for new entrants? The barrier to entry just got a lot higher.

So what is ECOS doing in the middle of all this?

We’re doing the opposite — we’re cutting prices. While others are saying “we’ll need to adjust our pricing,” we’re saying “here’s your discount.”

Why can we offer this? Our data center is in a Special Economic Zone, so we’re not affected by new import duties — logistics stay smooth, and pricing stays stable. 

That’s how we’re able to bring you an exclusive deal on the Antminer S21 PRO (234 TH/s). Only through ECOS, and only for a limited time.

Check it out here: https://ecos.am/en/contracts/