World Business Report, Trump threatens tariffs on copper

World Business Report

Trump threatens tariffs on copper

July 8, 2025

27 minutes

Available for 29 days

The US President Donald Trump has pledged a 50% tariff on imports of copper, which is critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods. Sam Fenwick hears from experts in the industry.

Also, shares in major US renewable companies took a hit after the President signed an executive order tightening their access to clean energy tax breaks.

Plus how WeightWatchers, the weight management business, has emerged from a major debt restructuring.