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Stay ahead of the evolving trade landscape so you can plan with more visibility and respond before changes impact your business. --- ## [Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/trump-announces-50-percent-tariff-on-copper-imports-starting-august-1) Published: July 11,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/trump-announces-50-percent-tariff-on-copper-imports-starting-august-1) The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for copper, a vital resource for key sectors such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, and defense. 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[Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbp-issues-guidance-for-us-uk-economic-prosperity-deal) ## [U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Halted Over Digital Services Tax](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-canada-trade-talks-halted-over-digital-services-tax) Published: June 28,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-canada-trade-talks-halted-over-digital-services-tax) The announcement came just hours after the U.S. reported progress in trade discussions with China on rare-earth shipments, with a possible deal on the horizon with India. 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