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Mar 26, 2025

Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners threatens to squeeze supplies of the vital metal. Buyers in the U.S. have been stocking up on copper ahead of potential tariffs. Future prices for the base metal hit $5.21 per pound […]

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Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy

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