Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
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.
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
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Copper Under Fire: New Tariffs Spark Metal Mayhem
The White House proclamation directing Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation on copper imports is now live. As always, the stakes are
Stock of the Day: Mining firm Freeport-McMoRan jumps 4% on Trump's plan for 'copper to come home'
"American industries depend on copper, and it should be made in America, no exemptions, no exceptions," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
Where does the US get its copper?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a probe into possible tariffs on copper imports to rebuild U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods.
Trump makes US copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry’s biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper.