Group 1 - Copper prices have increased by 12% since last Tuesday, while copper inventories have decreased by 1.5% [1] - The U.S. relies on imports for half of its refined copper, with 90% coming from other regions in the Americas, primarily Chile [1] - Trump's proposed 50% tariff on copper imports aims to boost domestic copper supply and reduce reliance on foreign sources [1][2] Group 2 - Following the tariff announcement, U.S. copper prices surged by 15%, while prices in the UK and China actually declined [2] - The expectation of the tariff has led companies to build inventory to avoid future costs associated with the tariff [2] - The response of copper supply to these tariffs is expected to be slower compared to gold, indicating different fundamental factors will drive copper prices in the coming months [3]
铜的混乱不会像2月份的黄金那样有利可图
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-15 07:17