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Asian Market Struggle as Trump Expand Tariff War, Copper Hits Record High

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 50% copper tariff and hints of fresh duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals piled pressure. With an August 1 trade deadline coming to a head, investors were also nervous. At the same time, the U.S. dollar rose to a 2.5-week high and copper prices touched an all-time high in New York trading.
Jul 9, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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