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.

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal and Julia PayneWASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50% tariff on U.

Copper prices are already up about 38% so far this year, all thanks to the economic chaos Republicans have needlessly created, and the tariff announcement drove up the price of copper futures by 15%,

In a fresh string of announcements on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump mentioned sectors that can become part of his new tariff plans. The Trump administration is planning to impose 50% tariffs on copper imports and up to 200% duties on the pharmaceutical sector.

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50% tariff on copper imports is raising alarm in the U.S. auto sector, as it could make it even harder for carmakers and suppliers to absorb border taxes and rising costs,

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,