Reported about 21 hours ago
President Donald Trump is putting U.S. copper mining at the forefront of his domestic minerals policy through an executive order aimed at boosting the domestic copper industry. The order highlights the need to evaluate national security risks associated with copper imports and suggests implementing tariffs. With rising demand for copper, especially in renewable energy technologies, Trump's focus on this metal seeks to enhance mining capacity in the U.S. while generating concerns among environmental groups regarding the impact on protected wilderness areas.
Source: YAHOO