U.S. Commerce Department data showed July refined copper and copper-alloy imports at 225,094 tonnes, a monthly record. Trade Data Monitor said the figure was the highest since 1990, up 78% MoM and 8% YoY, driven by traders front-loading shipments ahead of potential U.S. tariffs.

2026-09-03

U.S. Commerce Department data showed July refined copper and copper-alloy imports at 225,094 tonnes, a monthly record. Trade Data Monitor said the figure was the highest since 1990, up 78% MoM and 8% YoY, driven by traders front-loading shipments ahead of potential U.S. tariffs.