President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on copper imports, effective August 1, 2025.

Trump emphasized that this decision is crucial for national security, stating that copper is essential in various strategic sectors, from semiconductors to hypersonic weapons.

He claimed that 'stupid and sleepy leaders' have destroyed the copper industry and that this tariff would correct the mistakes of the Biden administration.

Following this decision, copper prices are expected to reach record levels in international markets. Trump stated that America would once again establish a strong copper industry.

He noted that this move would contribute to the economic growth of the United States and support domestic production, highlighting copper's critical role in the defense industry.