Trump Says 50% Copper Tariff To Take Effect Aug. 1
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Looming Copper Tariffs Leave Companies Scrambling
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Sabrin Chowdhury, head of commodities research at BMI, says that there is a huge shortage of copper ore in China at the moment so any rerouting of Chilean copper ore originally heading to the U.S. would be good for China in the short-term,
Copper miners remain bullish on the metal's future prospects even as a looming 50% U.S. tariff creates short-term price volatility, Barrick Mining Corp CEO Mark Bristow said in Zambia, where the company is expanding its operations.
Copper prices—and mining stocks—rose after President Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on the metal will take effect Aug. 1. Prices for the metal hit record highs earli
The commodity’s price is near a record high because of Trump’s trade war. It might be wise for investors to wait for a dip before easing in.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper would include semi-finished products such as those used for power grids, the military and data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday,
What Happened in Markets Today Copper prices—and mining stocks—rose after Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on the metal will take effect Aug. 1. Prices for the [metal hit record highs](
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