Stocks to watch as copper comes in Trump's tariff crosshairs, driving up U.S. price premium

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Copper Market: The potential introduction of tariffs on copper by the U.S. government is expected to create a domestic supply crunch, increase prices, and benefit U.S. copper producers like Freeport-McMoRan, while negatively impacting consumers who will face higher costs.

Market Dynamics and Future Projections: Analysts predict that while U.S. mining companies may see short-term gains from increased prices due to tariffs, the long-term effects could lead to reduced metal demand and lower prices if consumer costs rise significantly and interest rates remain high.