Gold (XAUUSD) staged a sharp recovery near $3,335 after a two-day corrective decline from the $3,500 high, with renewed bullish momentum sparked by Trump’s fresh comments on reinstating reciprocal tariffs against China. This geopolitical trigger reintroduces risk-off sentiment, fueling safe-haven demand as traders reprice the probability of trade tensions flaring up in the next few weeks. Technically, gold is holding above key support and could be setting up for a continuation move toward $3,400–$3,450 if momentum sustains. A clean break above $3,360 would confirm bullish re-engagement, while $3,300 remains the short-term line in the sand for buyers.