Copper prices: Pressures increase as worldwide smelting operations reach ten-year low
Stock image. Copper prices experienced a rise through 2025, albeit with significant fluctuations, largely impacted by supply disruptions in Indonesia and South America resulting from tariff issues. However, the prices have declined again this year. On Thursday in New York, copper for March delivery dropped over 3%, settling at $5.78 per pound ($12,740 per tonne), […]
Trump Advocates for Copper Smelting in America, But There’s a 30-Year Delay
Trump’s Tariffs on Copper Imports: A Complex Landscape Recently, President Trump made headlines by imposing a 50% tariff on copper imports, a surprising move for many in the trade community. This decision affects imports valued at around $15 billion from last year. While there are some exemptions, they are limited. The main goal seems to […]