Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Copper Imports from August 2025; China Condemns Move.Here is What China Says
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on all imported copper, effective August 1, 2025, citing national security as the key reason. Copper is critical for semiconductors, defense systems, aircraft, ammunition, batteries, and hypersonic weapons. The U.S. currently imports nearly half of its copper needs, with major suppliers including Chile, Canada, Mexico, and …