Despite Tariff Reprieve, US Copper Traders Hike Prices
A couple of weeks after President Trump announced that basic copper imports would be exempted from tariffs, major electrical wire makers in America have begun increasing their prices, suggesting that consumers may face higher costs despite a sharp decline in metal prices. In his announcement, Trump clarified that the 50% import tariff would be imposed only on manufactured goods that contain copper like cables and wires, not unprocessed refined copper as many expected. Data released by the federal government shows that prior to the announcement, domestic prices for copper cable and wire had surged greatly, with copper imports slated for…