U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper would include semi-finished products such as those used for power grids, the military and data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday,

President Donald Trump said he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports effective Aug. 1. "I am announcing a 50% tariff on copper, effective Aug. 1, 2025, after receiving a robust national security assessment,

President Trump is pushing through with his tariff agenda, unveiling a new batch of letters to country leaders outlining tariffs on goods imported from their countries beginning in August and a warning to BRICS nations.

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.

What Happened in Markets Today Copper prices—and mining stocks—rose after Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on the metal will take effect Aug. 1. Prices for the [metal hit record highs](

Peru kept interest rates unchanged as its economy comes under threat from Donald Trump’s plan for a 50% copper tariff. The central bank held its key rate at 4.5% for a second straight month on Thursday,