Group 1 - The U.S. government announced a 50% import tariff on semi-finished copper products, while exempting refined copper and copper raw materials, leading to a significant market reaction with New York copper prices dropping over 20% [2][3][4] - Analysts noted that the tariff policy deviated from market expectations, which anticipated a blanket 50% tariff on all forms of copper, causing a sell-off among bullish positions [4][5] - Despite the short-term price drop, the long-term outlook for copper remains positive due to ongoing demand from the renewable energy transition, which is expected to support copper prices [5][6] Group 2 - Companies like Luoyang Molybdenum Co. reported minimal impact from the tariff changes, as their copper products fall within the exempt category and are sold globally [6][8] - The majority of copper companies derive significant revenue from domestic markets, with Jiangxi Copper and Tongling Nonferrous Metals having 87.39% and 74.60% of their revenues from China, respectively [6][7] - Companies with substantial overseas operations, such as Hailiang Co., have proactively adjusted their strategies to mitigate risks from changing international trade environments, maintaining a balanced supply chain [6][8]
铜价暴跌后仍被看好,美国铜关税“反转”,或对铜材加工企业影响较大但范围有限