Copper, Trump and 50 tariff
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The Aug. 1 deadline for Trump's 50% copper tariffs signals the endgame for the most profitable trade that industry veterans say they have ever seen.
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 make it even harder for carmakers and suppliers to absorb border taxes and rising costs,
The metal is used in manufacturing everything from automobiles to mobile phones.
Fifteen months since a devastating fire destroyed more than half the building, and ten months since the start of a multi-stage reconstruction effort, skilled workers are laying a new copper roof on parts of Copenhagen 's Old Stock Exchange building.
Freeport-McMoRan could see a $1.6-billion boost to annual profit if President Donald Trump's copper tariff materializes, a benefit driven by the firm's role as the largest U.S. producer with more expansion options than rivals.
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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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