“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT.” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post announces a 50% tariff on copper imports, citing a national security assessment and listing copper’s importance to various critical industries, from semiconductors to defense. According to the provided summary and search data, the factual foundation of these claims is largely accurate. The U.S. copper industry has indeed lost its dominant position […]