The problem with Trump’s plan to tax copper is that the U.S. isn’t self-sufficient in copper

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The problem with Trump’s plan to tax copper is that the U.S. isn’t self-sufficient in copper

fortune.com/2025/07/09/trump-copper-tariff

The price of copper moved upward sharply yesterday after President Trump said he thought imports should be taxed at 50%. He also said pharmaceuticals should be tariffed at 200%. The U.S. is not self-sufficient in either product—which would make life more expensive for Americans if Trump…

This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-07-09 11:15:05.