President Donald Trump said he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports effective Aug. 1. "I am announcing a 50% tariff on copper, effective Aug. 1, 2025, after receiving a robust national security assessment,

The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries and more.

President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances.The higher-than-expected levy was signaled by Trump in comments to reporters on Tuesday,