Copper Arbitrage Disappears After Trump's Tariff Surprise
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 31 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Copper Price Decline: Copper prices fell nearly 20% after President Trump announced that refined copper would be excluded from a new 50% import tariff, leading to a significant drop in COMEX copper futures and erasing the premium domestic copper had over global prices.
Market Reactions and Future Outlook: Major copper firms experienced substantial stock declines, with concerns about the impact of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China on economic growth, while upcoming elections in Chile could influence the future of the global copper market.
Analyst Views on CPER
Wall Street analysts forecast CPER stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CPER is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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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.
