The story of the week was probably the 20% decline in COMEX copper futures during the week.
A short recap: The gloating voices would perhaps claim that the Trump administration has realized that the high tariffs on copper would significantly harm its own country in the current situation.
Copper prices collapsed by roughly 20% on Wednesday after President Trump announced that refined metals including copper cathodes will be exempt from the 50% tariff plans.
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