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Trump threatens tariffs on copper

US President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on copper imports.

The US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on imports of copper, which is critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods. Sam Fenwick hears from experts in the industry.

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