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Trump Confirms Aug. 1 for Copper Tariffs

In a social media posting the evening of July 9, President Donald Trump wrote, "I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT."

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He said copper is necessary for semiconductors, aircraft, ships, ammunition, data centers, lithium-ion batteries, radar system, missile defense systems and hypersonic weapons. "America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry."