The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium ion batteries and more.

setting off a scramble by companies to import as much copper as soon as possible from Chile and other major suppliers. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Trump's pharma and copper tariff warning 'very ...

Brazilian President Lula, along with his vice-president and finance minister, held an emergency meeting in Brasilia to discuss the new tariffs, and vowed to respond in accordance.