President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Tuesday, focusing on price transparency requirements in the health care industry and examining the supply of copper in the American market. More than a month into his second administration,

China's growing copper reserves have caught the eye of President Donald Trump, who on Tuesday ordered an investigation into what administration officials say is Beijing's move to "gain control of the world's copper markets.

Countries are exploring possible deals with the United States to ease tariff rates, which the US treasury secretary said this week were a crucial part of Donald Trump's economic policy, as the president suddenly ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports that looks to have China in its sights.

President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday to propose tariffs on yet another critical raw material needed in U.S. industry."Like our Steel and Aluminum Industries, our Great American Copper Industry has been decimated by global actors attacking our domestic production,

President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports, saying they would help rebuild U.S. production.

Copper futures surged after President Donald Trump ordered the US Commerce Department to examine possible imports tariffs on all forms of the metal.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive action directing the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs, the latest in a string of measures aimed at imposing sector-specific levies that could reshape global supply chains.

An executive order mandates a review of the threats posed by over-reliance on foreign copper, and recommendations for increasing domestic supply.

Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.

President Donald Trump and members of his second administration are continuing their effort to swiftly remodel the federal government, including making far-reaching changes to personnel. On Thursday, Trump is set to meet United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House.

Doctor Copper has been trying to price in the potential for U.S. import tariffs since late January, when President Donald Trump first included the metal on his tariff wish list along with steel and aluminium.