Thursday, July 10, 2025

50% tariff on copper imports will begin Aug. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the 50% tariff on copper imports, which he had announced the previous day, will take effect on Aug. 1.

Comments

It would probably be easier to list all the things Americans buy that don't use copper these days than those that do. We import 50% or the copper we use. Electricity bills will skyrocket.

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2025-07-10 12:41 PM

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