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The spectacular folly of Donald Trump’s copper tariffs
Higher prices in America suit miners with copper assets in the country just fine. The shares of Rio Tinto and ...
Copper Tariffs Easier To Deal With Tactically Than Strategically
The US administration's proposed 50% tariffs on copper imports are not yet fully detailed, but they pose significant risks of ...
Antofagasta's copper output up 11% in first half
Chilean miner Antofagasta said on Wednesday its copper production rose 11% to 314,900 metric tons in the first half of 2025, ...
Why U.S. Copper Prices Might Keep Climbing
U.S. copper prices surged to records last week ahead of the 50% tariff that President Trump has promised to impose on imports ...
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A lot of copper was heading for the U.S. With tariffs looming, some of it is now headed elsewhere.
Dealers aren’t sure they’ll be able to get it into the country ahead of the threatened Aug. 1 deadline.
Trump's copper tariffs pile more metal misery on US auto industry
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50% tariff on copper imports is raising alarm in the U.S. auto sector, as it could ...
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Looming Copper Tariffs Leave Companies Scrambling: ‘Prices Will Go Up’
President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of ...
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Copper prices have surged to record highs — and they could jump higher
Copper is at the core of the American economy. It's in the wires of our pervasive electronics, in the walls of homes and in the engines of cars.
St. Paul solar energy business shares concerns over Trump copper tariff announcement
Copper is needed for many items we use every day, from wiring and plumbing in our homes to appliances and electronics.
Yergin: America’s Copper Hunger Increasingly Hard To Feed
Decades-long timelines from discovery to first production are a major roadblock for Trump White House plans to spur U.S.