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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Trump’s tariffs roiled the copper market — here’s what analysts think happens next
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Trump’s tariffs roiled the copper market — here’s what analysts think happens next

Last updated: July 10, 2025 10:40 pm
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President Trump’s recent threat to impose 50% tariffs on copper (HG=F) has sent shockwaves through the market, causing futures for the industrial metal to retreat from record highs. Industry insiders are now grappling with the potential impact of this proposed tariff.

“It’s a crapshoot right now,” remarked Eric Saderholm, co-founder of American Pacific Mining (USGDF). “He’s trying to force people to the negotiating table, but in the process, he’s creating chaos in the markets because the price of copper is artificially inflated.”

On Wednesday, copper futures saw a 3% decline after reaching over $5.60 per pound in the previous session. The surge in copper imports to record levels has been driven by importers rushing to beat the proposed tariffs. According to JPMorgan analysts, the US has brought in nearly a year’s worth of copper from abroad in the past six months. This rush follows a February executive order that classified copper as a critical national security material, prompting a Commerce Department investigation into the potential threat of imports to domestic supply chains.

“The increasing demand for US copper ahead of the impending tariffs has pushed domestic prices to a 25% premium over copper trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME),” noted Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial.

Furthermore, Turnquist highlighted concerns about global supply shortages outside the US, as LME copper inventories have significantly dwindled. Analysts anticipate a continued rise in imports in the short term as the threat of a 50% tariff looms large.

Goldman Sachs analysts stated, “Given the heightened risk of a 50% tariff, we anticipate a further uptick in shipments to the US in the coming weeks.” While Trump’s mention of copper tariffs seemed spontaneous during a recent Cabinet meeting, the swift timeline for implementation raises the likelihood of the full 50% rate being enforced.

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Industry experts reveal that the US currently relies on imports for approximately 50% of its copper needs, spanning various sectors such as construction, automotive, and data centers. The country’s reliance on copper imports is primarily due to a lack of domestic facilities capable of processing and recycling enough of the metal to meet demand. Saderholm emphasized the need for increased investment in infrastructure to bolster domestic copper production.

As the market braces for potential disruptions caused by the proposed tariffs, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. Trump’s trade policies continue to evoke uncertainty among industry players, prompting a reevaluation of supply chain dynamics and trade relationships.

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