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The Biden administration has announced a 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products, marking a significant policy shift aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing dependency on foreign supply chains. The new tariff will take effect from August 1, 2025, and applies to copper tubes, pipes, wires, rods, sheets, and a range of copper-based components.
The decision follows a Section 232 national security review launched in February, which concluded that rising copper imports pose a threat to U.S. infrastructure, defense systems, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The tariff, however, excludes copper raw materials such as ores, concentrates, cathodes, anodes, and scrap, keeping essential inputs unaffected.
As part of the proclamation, domestic copper recyclers will be required to retain and sell 25% of high-grade copper scrap within the U.S., a move aimed at strengthening local supply chains.
Copper markets reacted sharply to the announcement. U.S. copper futures fell nearly 20% as investors had anticipated a broader tariff that would include refined copper, which remained untouched.
Analysts caution that while the measure aims to revitalize domestic copper processing, the U.S. currently lacks sufficient refining capacity. This could lead to supply bottlenecks and price increases in downstream industries like electronics, automotive, and construction.
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