Copper Tumbles as Trump Threatens Massive New Tariffs on China
: The metal fell significantly from its all-time high of $14,527 per tonne (~$6.58/lb) reached in January 2026.
Copper prices reached a in late 2025 and early 2026, primarily driven by a material weakening of demand from China. While the market hit record highs above $6.50/lb in January 2026, prices subsequently corrected as Chinese industrial users began scaling back purchases in response to those elevated costs. Recent Copper Price Performance
: As of April 28, 2026, copper is trading at approximately $6.075 per pound .
: Prices have repeatedly tested a support zone around $5.80 , where buying interest typically stabilizes the market. Copper (HGW00) 6.95% since Dec 31, 2025 As of Apr 27, 11:35 PM CDT • Disclaimer Apr 27, 2026 Prev close6.08 Open interest133232
Copper Tumbles as Trump Threatens Massive New Tariffs on China
: The metal fell significantly from its all-time high of $14,527 per tonne (~$6.58/lb) reached in January 2026.
Copper prices reached a in late 2025 and early 2026, primarily driven by a material weakening of demand from China. While the market hit record highs above $6.50/lb in January 2026, prices subsequently corrected as Chinese industrial users began scaling back purchases in response to those elevated costs. Recent Copper Price Performance
: As of April 28, 2026, copper is trading at approximately $6.075 per pound .
: Prices have repeatedly tested a support zone around $5.80 , where buying interest typically stabilizes the market. Copper (HGW00) 6.95% since Dec 31, 2025 As of Apr 27, 11:35 PM CDT • Disclaimer Apr 27, 2026 Prev close6.08 Open interest133232
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