President Donald Trump said he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports effective Aug. 1. "I am announcing a 50% tariff on copper, effective Aug. 1, 2025, after receiving a robust national security assessment,

President Donald Trump said his 50% tariff on copper imports will take effect on Aug. 1, noting he made the decision after a national security assessment.

The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries and more.