USDT is experiencing a temporary negative premium as year-end trade settlements increase demand for converting US dollars to Chinese yuan. Many small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in international trade are turning to USDT for currency exchange due to restrictions on onshore yuan exchange quotas. The negative premium is attributed to short-term factors rather than structural risks, suggesting that investors might consider portfolio adjustments or wait for the premium to normalize before taking action. Meanwhile, the U.S.-China tariff negotiations remain unresolved, with a temporary pause in place, but the potential for renewed trade tensions persists.