U.S. Copper Inventory Climbs as Scrap Exports Surge

Published: Mar 4, 2026 11:26

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U.S. refined copper stocks rose sharply while scrap exports climbed above 1 million tonnes, prompting market focus on forthcoming tariff policy risks and supply-chain volatility.

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