Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper semi-finished products and high-copper-content derivatives, effective August 1, which has led to a significant drop in copper prices on the COMEX, highlighting the unexpected nature of the policy and its impact on the market [3][9]. Group 1: Tariff Impact - The 50% tariff applies to copper semi-finished products such as copper pipes, wires, rods, and sheets, as well as high-copper-content derivatives like fittings and electrical components, while excluding copper ore, concentrates, and cathodes [9][10]. - Following the announcement, COMEX copper futures prices fell by over 18% in a single day, marking the largest single-day drop in history [3][5]. - The market had anticipated a broader application of tariffs, leading to a miscalculation by major investment banks like Goldman Sachs, which had advised clients to buy call options on copper futures prior to the announcement [3][6]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The COMEX-LME (London Metal Exchange) copper premium rose from a neutral position to approximately 30% before the tariff announcement, driven by speculation about the tariffs [5][10]. - After the tariff announcement, the COMEX copper premium returned to a neutral position, indicating a significant market correction [5][10]. - Investors who had taken long positions in copper futures prior to the announcement faced substantial losses due to the rapid price decline [6][7]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The U.S. has a significant annual copper consumption of approximately 1.7 million tons, with a production shortfall of about 770,000 tons, necessitating imports primarily from Chile, Canada, and Mexico [9][10]. - The U.S. copper import policy aims to protect domestic production capabilities, as the country has limited smelting capacity, producing only about 3.3% of global refined copper [10][11]. - Analysts suggest that the copper market will need to adjust to the new tariff environment, with potential long-term implications for supply and demand dynamics, particularly as the market digests the impact of the tariffs [13][14]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the main factors influencing copper prices in the second half of the year will include copper concentrate shortages, rising raw material costs, and the potential for a U.S. interest rate cut [13][14]. - The copper market is expected to return to fundamental supply and demand considerations, with the recent tariff policy's negative impact largely absorbed by the market [14]. - There is a recommendation for investors to consider trading in less policy-affected markets like LME and SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) copper futures, as the long-term upward trend in copper prices remains intact despite short-term volatility [14].

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Economic Data - The U.S. GDP contracted at an annualized rate of 0.3% in Q1 2025, following a growth of 2.4% in Q4 2024 [1] - ADP Research reported that U.S. employment increased by 62,000 in April, marking the slowest growth in nine months, falling short of the expected 115,000 and down from 155,000 in the previous month [1] Market Reaction - U.S. stock index futures saw significant declines, with the Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.22%, S&P 500 futures down 0.82%, and Dow Jones futures down 0.35% [1] Trade Deficit - The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high of $162 billion in March, with imports rising by $16.3 billion to $342.7 billion, while exports only increased by $2.2 billion [9] Economic Outlook - Economists suggest that unless there is a rapid change, consumer discretionary spending and business capital expenditures are likely to continue deteriorating in Q2 [9]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that copper futures in New York have seen a significant decline of 6.5% due to the contraction of the U.S. economy in the first quarter, marking the first decline since 2022 with a recorded rate of -0.3%, which is the lowest since the second quarter of 2022 [1]

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