Trade

Copper Prices Approach Record Highs Amid Supply Constraints and US-China Trade Optimism

Copper Prices Approach Record Highs Amid Supply Constraints and US-China Trade Optimism

Copper prices are surging toward record levels due to tightening global supplies and renewed optimism about demand growth as US-China trade negotiations show potential progress.

October 31, 2025
Trump's Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper: A Strategic Move to Revive U.S. Manufacturing

Trump's Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper: A Strategic Move to Revive U.S. Manufacturing

President Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper is a strategic effort to revive U.S. manufacturing and support his blue-collar political base, despite the economic challenges it poses for industries reliant on these metals.

August 6, 2025