Copper Tariffs of 50% Begin Aug. 1
President Donald Trump proclaimed that semi-finished copper products and copper derivative products will be subject to a 50% tariff starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT Aug. 1.
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Refined copper does not yet face a duty, but a 15% tariff on refined copper is planned for 2027.
For derivatives, only the copper content of the good will face a 50% tariff, while the other value of the good will be subject to MFN, reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl tariffs.
If any product is on the annex of this proclamation -- which has not yet been published -- and the auto 232 proclamation, then only the auto tariff, of 25%, applies.
The Commerce Department will also set up export controls for high-quality scrap.