There are currently no tariffs or quotas on copper imports.
However, President Trump signed an Executive Order February 25, 2025 directing the Secretary of Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation into whether copper imports into the U.S. threaten to impair national security.
Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 1, 2025.
This investigation will assess the national security risks related to imported copper in all its forms, including but not limited to raw mined copper; copper concentrates; refined copper; copper alloys; scrap copper; and derivative products.
Within 270 days, the Secretary of Commerce will submit a report to the president with finding and recommendations on actions to mitigate any threats, including potential tariffs, export controls, or incentives to increase domestic production.
ST&R offers a three-pronged approach for avoiding, mitigating, and/or recovering these and other tariffs. For more information on which of these strategies might be most effective for your business, please contact ST&R.
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