Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on imported copper is raising alarms among American manufacturers and builders. The move, aimed at curbing Chinese imports, could significantly inflate prices for domestic metal buyers, particularly in construction, electric vehicle production, and power grids. Industry groups warn that such a steep tariff would ripple across supply chains, making American-made products less globally competitive. Copper is a critical material in clean energy and electronics — and the proposed trade war could reshape cost structures for years. Investors are now eyeing U.S. copper producers and looking for hedges amid rising commodity tensions.
