Copper: Tariff Threat Troubles Traders

Copper tariffs Trump

17 January 2025: The LME three-month copper price underperformed in the second half of last year, but it has bounced back in recent weeks. The market is being impacted by the threat of additional US tariffs, which has led to a surge in US copper prices relative to the LME. Also, China has cut its […]

January 17, 2025 - Dan Smith

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Base Metals & Trump: Rhetoric v Reality

Base Metals economics Trump

9 January 2025: Donald Trump will start his second term as US President on 20 January and his approach is likely to be radically different to his predecessors, including attempts to raise trade barriers and “Make America Great Again”. While there is some understandable concern about the impact of higher tariffs and a more challenging […]

January 10, 2025 - Dan Smith

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