Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach US Ahead of 50% Tariffs

Ships laden with copper race for US ports to beat tariff deadline

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal.

Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach US Ahead of 50% Tariffs

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach U.S. ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal.

Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach US Ahead of Trump's 50% Tariffs

(Bloomberg) — At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal.

Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach US Ahead of Trump’s 50% Tariffs

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal.

President Trump Announced a 50% Tariff on Copper Imports

President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on copper imports starting August 1 to usher in copper mining in the United States, as the country has ample copper reserves, but U.S. smelting and refining capacity lags behind global competitors. This announcement follows through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries, renewable energy technology, and other products. In February, Trump i…

US copper shortage ahead as bulkers race to beat US tariffs

Swire Bulk vessel switches destination to Honolulu to deliver by 1 August deadline