The U.S. copper industry is in crisis — and Washington is finally taking notice. With President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of 50% tariffs on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act,

President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper, marking a significant escalation in his broader tariff policy aimed at Copper tariff of 50% announced by Trump during cabinet meeting discussion critical U.

Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.