Copper, Donald Trump and Tariffs

Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda.
Trump orders copper probe in first step to tariffs
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation of copper imports in what is a first step toward potential tariffs on the metal. Administration officials said the White House wanted to find ways to boost US production of copper,
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.
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 orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports to rebuild U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles,
Trump orders investigation into new tariffs on copper imports
White House officials said the copper investigation was prompted by a national security threat, not trade imbalances.
Trump says reliance on imported copper leaves U.S. vulnerable, orders review of policies
An executive order mandates a review of the threats posed by over-reliance on foreign copper, and recommendations for increasing domestic supply.
Trump's tariff threat presages turbulent times for Doctor Copper
Doctor Copper has been trying to price in the potential for U.S. import tariffs since late January, when President Donald Trump first included the metal on his tariff wish list along with steel and aluminium.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Global Race to Get Copper to the US
The world’s top commodity traders are rushing to ship copper to the US from as far afield as Asia as Donald Trump’s threat of import tariffs on the metal creates a huge opportunity for profit.
Trump Trade: President Trump orders tariff probe into U.S. copper imports
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber
The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada ...
Factbox-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 ...