Macro side, Trump announced plans to double the 25% import tariff on Canadian metals, but White House officials later stated that this plan would not be implemented. Following the contradictory latest tariff news, market trading fluctuated, U.S. stocks fell, and the US dollar index hit a new low, providing overnight support for copper prices.
Fundamentally, copper prices pulled back from highs yesterday, with downstream orders showing some recovery. Some companies reported a slight increase in purchasing demand, but finished product inventories at factories remained at high levels, and destocking pressure persisted. Spot market trading sentiment only saw a slight recovery, with traders and downstream enterprises mainly purchasing as needed.
Overall, the supply-demand imbalance in the market still exists. Copper prices are expected to have limited upside room today, but bottom support remains relatively solid.

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