Trump signed a declaration of measures to combat the impact of copper imports on the national security of America

Trump's proclamation introduces universal 50%duties on the import of semi-finished products from copper and derivatives with a high copper content, entering into force on August 1

Trump signed a decree on the introduction of additional 40%duties for Brazil, as a result of which the total amount of duties will reach 50%. Futures for copper in New York fell sharply after copper did not fall under new duties, copper -16%