Copper prices touch record high as Trump threatens 50% tariff

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U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a sweeping 50% tariff on all copper imports into the country, significantly escalating ongoing global trade tensions. The 50% copper tariff will likely take effect at the end of July or on August 1, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said shortly after.

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