Copper futures end higher with weaker dollar

12 Apr 2025 Evaluate

Copper futures ended higher on Friday supported by a weaker dollar, although risks for demand due to trade conflict between the U.S. and top metals consumer China capped gains. Beijing on Friday increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to hike duties on Chinese goods to 145% and raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to up-end global supply chains.

Copper futures for May delivery gained $0.216 or 4.98% to settle at $4.5525 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was up by 1.75 percent at $9,135.50 a ton.


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