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Copper Hits Record $14,850/T as Trump Tariff Uncertainty and US Reserve Moves Stoke Shortage Fears

Copper prices surged to a record above $14,850 per ton on the LME, driven by supply fears amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over potential US tariffs on refined copper. The Trump administration's suspense over tariff decisions and US reserve stockpiling actions are shaking the market, amplifying concerns of a red metal shortage. The price pullback after the record suggests market volatility as traders weigh policy signals.

BioBío Chileabout 15 hours agoUS, CLCredibility 18%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score6.6
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#copper#tariffs#trade-policy#commodities#supply-shock#us-reserves

Locations

London Metal Exchange

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