Join CRU’s analysts as they go through the implications on the announced 50% tariffs on copper imports into the US. The team will discuss the current state of the copper market and US’ place in it to set the stage for the conversation on tariffs: trade balance, refined Cu requirements, consequences for scrap, mines and projects vs. smelter capacity.
What You’ll Learn:
The U.S. copper trade balance and key sources of refined copper
How the tariffs could affect supply and demand for refined copper
The outlook for copper concentrate availability and U.S. smelting capacity
Whether tariffs might accelerate domestic mining projects
Impacts on the copper scrap market and how trade balances could shift
Key Questions We’ll Address:
Where is the U.S. sourcing its refined copper, and how will that change under new tariffs?
Can the current concentrate balance and smelting infrastructure support a growing need for domestic processing?
Will the copper scrap trade adapt, or face further imbalance due to tariffs?
Whether you're in mining, smelting, recycling, or downstream manufacturing, this session will provide critical insight into the evolving copper landscape in the U.S.
