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  • The trouble with copper tariffs

    From resilience.org

    The mainstream news media has already figured out that the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on imported copper of 50 percent would dramatically hike copper prices for American industry and raise the price of products containing copper for consumers, which is just about everything electrical. The reason is simple; The United States is a net importer of 45 percent of its copper needs according the U.S. Geological Survey. All right, you may say, so there will be some short-term pain until the United States develops enough new copper mining and refining capacity to be self-sufficient. First, it’s not easy to ... (full story)

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alexander97
Jul 13, 2025 6:42pm
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Do you know how I find copper in MT5?
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Trader#8CF4
Jul 13, 2025 6:53pm
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Quoting alexander97
Do you know how I find copper in MT5?
Here's what ChatGPT says let me know if it helps:

Search in Market Watch:

• Right-click in the Market Watch window
• Select "Show All" or "Symbols"
• In the symbol search box, type "copper" or "COPPER"
• Look for symbols like COPPER, XCULUSD, or HG (depending on your broker)

Common copper symbols:

• COPPER or XCULUSD (spot copper)
• HG (High Grade Copper futures)
• COPPER.c or similar variations

Alternative method:

• Go to View → Market Watch (or press Ctrl+M)
• Right-click and select "Symbols"
• Browse through categories like "Metals" or "Commodities"
• Look for copper-related instruments

If copper isn't available:

• Your broker may not offer copper trading
• Try searching for "HG" (copper futures symbol)
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