Chile, Peru anxiously await word on Trump's proposed 50% copper tariff
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July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump 's announcement of a proposed 50% tariff on copper imports has raised concerns in Chile and Peru, which together account for nearly 40% of global copper production. Copper prices in New York rose an average of 12% after the news, potentially boosting short-term revenues. But analysts warn that if the tariff goes into effect, U.S. demand could drop, pushing prices down and cutting into producer earnings. The proposal was met with caution in both South
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