President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday night that the United States will impose a 50 percent tariff on copper, effective August 1. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he came to the decision after a "robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT."

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

Trump said on Tuesday that he would impose a 50% tariff on copper. Though the remarks were light on specifics, his comments sent the metal to all-time highs.

President Trump will wield 50% copper tariffs on August 1 as he promises more to come with countries such as Brazil in the crosshairs. Delta’s good news, Nvidia scores the first $4 trillion market cap milestone,

President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of a manufacturing renaissance.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s imposing a new 50% tariff on all copper. However, it’s unclear when the new tariff would take effect.

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta sees opportunity for its stalled copper project in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's move to impose 50% import tariffs on the metal, CEO Ivan Arriagada said on Thursday.

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Key TakeawaysCopper prices had already been rising in anticipation of U.S. tariffs.The 50% tariff scheduled to take effect Aug. 1 will make the material even more expensive, likely straining manufacturers reliant on it.

Craig Hutchison, TD Cowen base metals equity research analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss which stocks can benefit from Section 232 tariffs, the broader goal of tariffs on copper and much more.