U.S. buyers of copper will pay a high price if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a 50% tariff on refined metal as opposed to products such as wiring, according to producers and analysts.
July 10, 2025tariffs News Updates
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Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Could Rattle US Supply Chains
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