Copper futures (HG1:COM) extended their rally on Thursday, rising around 2% as traders reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on imported copper, set to take effect on August 1.

Copper miner Antofagasta sees opportunity for its planned copper project in the United States in the context of 50% tariffs on the metal imposed by the Trump administration, CEO Ivan Arriagada said at an event on Thursday.

The United Steelworkers union (USW) denounces U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff on imported copper will take effect on Aug. 1, 2025. “This is yet another escalation in Trump’s trade war that puts Canadian jobs and entire industries at risk,

President Trump will wield 50% copper tariffs on August 1 as he promises more to come with countries such as Brazil in the crosshairs. Nvidia scores the first $4 trillion market cap milestone, lifting the Nasdaq to a record.

Trump said on Tuesday that he would impose a 50% tariff on copper. Though the remarks were light on specifics, his comments sent the metal to all-time highs.

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a proposed 50% tariff on copper imports has raised concerns in Chile and Peru, which together account for nearly 40% of global copper production.

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