<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports to take effect on Aug. 1, impacting industries relying on the metal like automobiles and appliances.</li><li>The tariff is part of Trump's efforts to boost domestic mining and metal processing, following previous tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.</li><li>Global producers have hurried to deliver copper ahead of the tariff implementation, with traders sending record volumes of the metal to the US since February.</li><li>Country-by-country tariffs with major trade partners are also being finalized by the White House, scheduled to come into effect on Aug. 1.</li></ul>

Trump Says 50% Tariff On Copper Imports To Take Effect Aug. 1

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