The Trump administration announced a 50% tariff on all imported copper, sparking a dramatic price drop of up to 18% in after-hours trading.
Copper miners faced sharp declines in their stock prices as well. While the tariffs are intended to protect U.S. industries and reduce trade deficits, experts warn they could increase costs for everyday products that depend on copper.
The new tariffs go into effect this Friday, impacting a metal that the U.S. imports almost half of, primarily from Chile.