Copper Prices Soar to Record High Amid US Tariff Expectations
Copper prices have reached an unprecedented high of $14,708 per tonne due to expectations surrounding future US tariffs on refined copper.
The current rally follows a period of volatility, with copper crossing $12,000 per tonne in December 2025 and subsequently declining to around $11,929.5 per tonne in March 2026 amid concerns about the West Asia conflict.
Analysts attribute the latest rally primarily to expectations surrounding future US tariffs on refined copper, rather than broad-based optimism about global growth.