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Silver Falls After Trump Holds Off on Critical Mineral Tariffs
Silver pulled back from a record high as investors took profits after a blistering rally and as the US refrained from imposing import tariffs on critical minerals. The white metal fell as much as 7.3% on Thursday, before recovering much of the loss. Prices had surged by more than 20% over the previous four sessions, reaching an all-time high near $93.75 on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing sweeping tariffs on critical mineral imports, including silver and platinum, saying he would instead pursue bilateral negotiations and floated the idea of price floors. The decision followed a ... (full story)
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