Why Trump’s move to boost the U.S. copper market is a ‘pipe dream’ that could raise prices
President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is concerned about the United States’ dependence on foreign countries for much of its copper and is looking to boost domestic mining of the metal, but his efforts are likely to feed inflation and take years to reap rewards.
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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.
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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
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Executive Order: Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper Products
President Trump issued an executive order (EO) requiring the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) to investigate the national