Trump Shock Treatment Ignites Copper Boom—And It's Only Getting Started
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 23 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Copper Prices Surge Due to Tariffs: Copper prices have reached a record high of $5.85 per pound, primarily driven by President Trump's 50% tariff on imports, which has created a significant supply squeeze in the U.S. market.
Beneficiaries of Price Divergence: The widening price gap between U.S. and London copper markets presents lucrative opportunities for U.S.-based miners like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper, as domestic buyers rush to secure supplies before tariffs take effect.
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.
