The global trade system didn't collapse under record-breaking U.S. tariffs—it's being reordered entirely. What's fascinating here is how this macro shift ripples through crypto and DeFi markets. When traditional trade routes restructure, capital flows follow, and that inevitably affects institutional adoption, remittance corridors, and cross-border settlement patterns. The question crypto investors should be asking: which jurisdictions benefit from this reconfiguration? Where does liquidity migrate? Six case studies are breaking down exactly how this trade realignment plays out—from commodity exporters to fintech hubs—and what it means for your portfolio positioning in an increasingly fragmented global economy.