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The article discusses how Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports has triggered a massive arbitrage trade, with traders rushing to ship copper into the US to capitalize on the price gap, leading to a global supply squeeze and significant profits for traders, but the impending tariffs threaten to end this lucrative window and impact US manufacturing costs.
President Trump announced a potential 50% tariff on copper imports, causing a record surge in US copper futures and volatility in global markets. The move aims to boost domestic mining but risks increasing costs for US industries reliant on copper, with market reactions reflecting uncertainty over the implementation and impact of the tariffs.
Gold prices surged $36 to $2079, potentially setting up for the highest daily close ever, as the market anticipates a potential takeoff when the US dollar weakens. This impressive run for gold comes despite USD strength and rising Treasury yields, with the intraday high of $2135 in early December being the closest to the current levels.