Copper Tariff Uncertainty Returns as U.S. Decision Approaches
Uncertainty over potential copper tariffs is resurfacing ahead of a possible decision by the Trump administration later this month. Analysts from Jefferies suggest that refined copper imports could face initial tariffs of 15% in January 2027, rising to 30% in 2028, with companies like Freeport-McMoRan and Rio Tinto facing direct exposure.
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