Copper to hit $12,000 this year, say major trading groups

Threat of US tariffs and growing global demand seen as likely to support prices

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US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight grows

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as the U.S. and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others’ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl
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Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.
BBC News - Mar. 14
BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war

Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recall
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Douglas warning on weak demand fuels 22% plunge in beauty retailer’s shares

German group points to global trade tensions exacerbating hit to sales and profits
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Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...
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Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD

Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...
The Guardian - Mar. 17
Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...
The Hill - Mar. 12
With tariffs set to impact car prices, some rush to the lots

Forecasts say automobile prices could go up as much as $12,000 as the impact of tariffs begins to be felt. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on how to time a complicated purchase.
NBC News - Mar. 13
Oil prices settle lower as IEA warns that trade tensions will undercut demand

Oil futures settled lower on Thursday after the International Energy Agency’s monthly report underscored worries that rising global trade tensions could undercut energy demand.
MarketWatch - Mar. 13

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