The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries and more.

The planned 50% tariff on copper imports may turn out to be the biggest own goal of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with the rest of the world.

President Trump's move to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports targets a vital metal that is widely used in many products and industries. That could lead to higher prices for everything from appliances and electronics to cars and home repairs,

President Donald Trump says he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports before noting the value of the versatile metal.

President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances.The higher-than-expected levy was signaled by Trump in comments to reporters on Tuesday,

President Trump's move to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports targets a vital metal that is widely used in many products and industries, which could lead to higher prices for everything from appliances and electronics to cars and home repairs,

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta sees opportunity for its stalled copper project in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's move to impose 50% import tariffs on the metal, CEO Ivan Arriagada said on Thursday.

President Donald Trump said his 50% tariff on copper imports will take effect on Aug. 1, noting he made the decision after a national security assessment.

"America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social media platform.

The United Steelworkers union (USW) denounces U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff on imported copper will take effect on Aug. 1, 2025. “This is yet another escalation in Trump’s trade war that puts Canadian jobs and entire industries at risk,