According to official data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday, the US imported 225,094 tons of refined copper and copper alloys in July, driven by traders continuing to import large quantities of copper before the US may levy tariffs, a record high. According to data from the trade data monitoring agency Trade Data Monitor, the July import volume announced by the US Department of Commerce was the highest level in all monthly records since 1990, up 78% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year.

According to official data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday, the US imported 225,094 tons of refined copper and copper alloys in July, driven by traders continuing to import large quantities of copper before the US may levy tariffs, a record high. According to data from the trade data monitoring agency Trade Data Monitor, the July import volume announced by the US Department of Commerce was the highest level in all monthly records since 1990, up 78% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year.