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Published Wed, Jul 30 20252:37 PM EDT

Key Points

  • President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing a universal 50% tariff on copper, the White House says.
  • The new duty takes effect on Friday, the same day his "reciprocal" tariffs and other duties are set to restart.
  • The copper tariffs follow the 50% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that Trump previously imposed.

Copper pipes are displayed in a home rebuilding store on July 9, 2025 in New York City.

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed on order imposing a universal 50% tariff on copper imports, the latest metal he has targeted with a steep import tax.

The new, higher copper tariffs go into effect Friday, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.

The Trump administration says that the new duties, which follow 50% U.S. tariffs already imposed on steel and aluminum, are aimed at boosting domestic industries and addressing "trade imbalances."

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