Copper, Donald Trump and Tariffs

Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.
Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles,
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade. “It will have a big impact,
Copper Jumps in New York as Trump Opens Door to Fresh Tariffs
Copper futures surged after President Donald Trump ordered the US Commerce Department to examine possible imports tariffs on all forms of the metal.
Trump orders investigation into copper imports, raising tariff prospects
President Trump ordered Commerce to study whether tariffs are needed to reduce the U.S. reliance upon imported copper, needed for military equipment, data centers and electric vehicles.
Trump orders tariff probe into U.S. copper imports, Reuters reports
President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into potential new tariffs on copper imports in an effort to thwart what his advisers see
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda.
Copper rises on Trump considering tariff relaxation
- Commodities mixed: Brent crude slid ~2% to $72.7/bbl on Russia-Ukraine peace hopes and tariff jitters, while WTI held flat at $69.0. Copper firmed up on Trump’s import probe news. US crude stocks reportedly dipped last week - EIA data later could shift the needle.
Trump orders investigation into new tariffs on copper imports
White House officials said the copper investigation was prompted by a national security threat, not trade imbalances.
Trump to Consider Copper Tariffs
The Commerce Department will investigate imposing tariffs on global copper imports to the U.S., White House officials said Tuesday, the first step toward likely levying duties on the metal. Commerce will open the investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act,
Trump launches review that could lead to copper tariffs
The White House suggested Tuesday there is a strong case for copper import protections because the metal is an essential component of military hardware.
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Trump Eyes Copper Tariffs to Boost U.S. Production and Cut Foreign Dependence
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs on copper, citing unfair trade practices and national ...
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Copper prices slip on tariff threat and Chinese inventories
Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded 0.5% down at $9,510 a metric ton in official rings. It had gained ...
Canada's Teck sees no material impact from Trump tariffs
Canadian miner Teck Resources said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will not ...