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Copper soars on surprise 50% tariff

Red metal prices rise but ASX response muted after early 50% tariff due within weeks

Haydn Black
Prominent Hill

Prominent Hill | Credits: BHP

Copper prices went from red hot to white hot overnight following Donald Trump's surprise announcement that he would move ahead early with a 50% tariff on imports of copper into the US, but the move sparked...

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