Trump's 50% Copper Tariff Shocks Markets—These Stocks Are Winning Big
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 09 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Copper Tariff Announcement: President Trump announced a surprise 50% import tariff on copper, causing prices to surge to a historic high of $5.90 per pound due to anticipated supply constraints and increased demand ahead of the tariff's implementation.
Impact on Stocks and Industries: U.S. copper stocks like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper are expected to benefit from rising prices, while the tariff could significantly affect sectors reliant on copper, potentially leading to inflation concerns as global supplies remain tight.
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Analyst Views on SCCO
Wall Street analysts forecast SCCO stock price to fall
10 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
5 Hold
5 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 193.220
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
Current: 193.220
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
About SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation is an integrated copper producer. It is engaged in the production of copper, molybdenum, zinc and silver. All of its mining, smelting and refining facilities are located in Peru and Mexico, and it conducts exploration activities in those countries and in Argentina and Chile. Its segments include the Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations and Mexican underground mining operations. Its Peruvian operations include the Toquepala and Cuajone mine complexes and the smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant, industrial railroad and port facilities that service both mines. Its Mexican open-pit operations include the La Caridad and Buenavista mine complexes and the smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant and a copper rod plant and support facilities that service both mines. Mexican underground mining operations include five underground mines that produce zinc, copper, lead, silver and gold; and a zinc refinery.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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