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特朗普关税创造绝佳套利机会,四大贸易商狂捞3亿!

Group 1 - Major commodity traders Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore, and IXM are expected to earn over $312 million in profits due to record copper shipments to the U.S. before the implementation of tariffs [1][4] - The U.S. copper price surged by 13% following the announcement of a 50% tariff on copper by the Trump administration, creating a significant arbitrage opportunity for traders [1][4] - Since the election in November, these traders have imported approximately 600,000 tons of "surplus" copper into the U.S., exceeding normal demand [4][7] Group 2 - The average price difference between LME and Comex since February indicates a profit of about $520 per ton after accounting for costs, leading to substantial profits for the traders involved [4] - Trafigura has imported around 200,000 tons of copper, while Mercuria is expected to bring in nearly 200,000 tons by the end of the month [4] - The influx of copper into the U.S. has significantly drained supply from global markets, marking a unique period in the copper market [4][7]