U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, Canadian Press

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Jul 8, 2025 | 11:47 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but isn’t saying yet when it will take effect.

Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that “today we’re doing copper” but the president was not scheduled to sign any executive orders today to implement the duties.

It’s a sign that Trump plans to go ahead with a list of sectoral tariffs beyond his current import taxes on steel, aluminum and automobiles.

Trump says he also will announce duties soon on pharmaceuticals but suggests he would give manufacturers a year before introducing those tariffs.

Trump’s comments come after he delayed his massive global tariff regime on Monday to give his administration more time for trade negotiations.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.