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US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Donald Trump ordered an investigation Tuesday into possible levies on US copper imports, with officials citing a need to rebuild domestic production and safeguard national security -- the latest salvo of the president's tariff threats. Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order tasking his commerce secretary with studying copper imports in order to end unfair trade.