- On July 8, 2025, President Trump indicated that the United States would impose 50% tariffs on copper imports. The tariffs are expected to be imposed by end of July or start of August.
- In response to the threat of tariffs, the global copper market has experienced significant change, as traders and end users
Trump 2.0 – Tenth-Day digest for ASEAN and China
In recent weeks, the global trade landscape has been significantly impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which have targeted numerous countries, including those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China. Each country has reacted differently based on its economic relationship with the U.S., local industry concerns, and geopolitical considerations.