US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs

White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect the economy

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Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs

President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...
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Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper

Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.
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House Oversight Democrats launch probe of US Attorney for DC

House Oversight Democrats have launched an investigation into the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after he publicized his own efforts to probe threats to officials, an effort that has ...
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Florida Republican, alleged victim deny altercation after DC police open assault probe

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and the alleged victim at the center of an assault investigation by Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are both denying that a "physical altercation" took ...
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Supreme Court orders new trial for Richard Glossip

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Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

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US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening

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US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

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