Why Trump鈥檚 tariffs on copper matter; it鈥檚 the lynchpin of US technology, defense and power infra and the China bogey

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Why Trump鈥檚 tariffs on copper matter; it鈥檚 the lynchpin of US technology, defense and power infra and the China bogey

President Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on copper imports, effective August 1, 2025, addresses national security concerns tied to America’s reliance on foreign copper. This move aims to bolster domestic mining and refining, reducing vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions and China’s dominance in copper processing, recognizing copper’s pivotal role in electrification, digital technologies, and defense.

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