President USAIN Donald TrumpOn Wednesday, they announced that 50 % of the tariffs that the import of copper entered on Tuesday will enter into force on August 1.
“An announced 50 % tariff for copper, valid as of August 1, 2025 after receiving a strict assessment National Security“The US president said Pravda in his social network.
The Republican leader announced on Tuesday the introduction of a 50 % tax on this mineral and stated that he considers another of 200 % for pharmaceutical products if their manufacturers are not installed in USAField
This new tariff follows similar, which are already used for steel and aluminum.
“Why did our stupid (and dreamy!)“ Leaders ”destroyed this important industry? This 50 % tariff will cancel the inattentive and stupidity of the Biden administration. The United States will again build a dominant copper industry. This is, after all, our golden age! ” The president added.
The Trump administration indicated a few months ago that they were preparing tariffs for copper, but before on Tuesday he did not give details.
The announcement was made the day before the initial period provided to commercial partners is performed to establish new fees, which replaced those who are considered mutual tariffs.
Currently, Washington has only closed agreements with China, Great Britain and Vietnam and postponed until August 1. The Prussian 90 -day period announced in April and expired on Wednesday.
Last year, the United States imported almost half of the copper consumed, according to the United States geological service, and most of these deliveries came from Chile and Canada.
With information EFE
