Core Points - The U.S. government, under President Trump, has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper products starting August 1 [1] - An executive order was signed to suspend the minimum tax exemption for low-value goods, effective from August 29 [1] Group 1 - The 50% tariff applies to semi-finished copper products and high-copper-content derivatives [1] - Goods valued at or below $800 that were previously exempt from minimum tax will now be subject to all applicable tariffs if shipped outside the international postal network [1] - For goods sent through the international postal system, tariffs will be assessed based on either ad valorem or specific rates [1]