US President Donald Trump’s first wave of copper tariffs will hit imports valued at more than $15 billion last year, highlighting the potential inflationary impact on American manufacturers.

U.S. copper prices plunged after President Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on copper products, but not on the raw material itself. Copper prices surged to records this month after Trump said he would impos

Copper products were hit with a 50% tariff on Aug. 1, and it's expected to significantly drive up construction costs.