Trump orders investigation into new tariffs on copper imports

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the Commerce Department to open an investigation into new potential tariffs for copper imports.

The move came after the president placed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports earlier and announced plans for a new reciprocal tariff strategy.

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