Trump’s Latest Tariff Blitz Rattles Global Markets, Copper Prices Plummet
Trump’s Latest Tariff Blitz Rattles Global Markets, Copper Prices Plummet President Trump has intensified his trade offensive, announcing a new wave of tariffs targeting at least seven countries and key commodities. The aggressive move includes a significant 50% tariff on US copper imports, mirroring duties already on aluminum and steel, and a potential 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals. The immediate market reaction was swift, with COMEX copper futures (HG=F) falling over 3% on Wednesday as traders absorbed the implications of the…