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Forget Trump’s Tariffs: Copper Is Facing a $400 Billion Problem Nobody Can Fix

Sep 8, 2026 · 06:32 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Forget Trump’s Tariffs: Copper Is Facing a $400 Billion Problem Nobody Can Fix

Copper hits all-time high of $14,533/ton. Mine production drops, aging assets fail, and supply deficits push prices toward $15,000.

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Why It Matters

Copper just hit its highest price ever because there's not enough being dug up to meet what people need. When something is rare and everyone wants it, the price goes way up—which means companies that mine or use copper might face tougher decisions ahead.

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