Growth was supported by a surge of exports from Chinese manufacturers, as customers and producers alike took advantage of the U.S.-China trade war ceasefire.

Companies redirected exports through other countries to avoid U.S. tariffs and policymakers turned up investment in manufacturing and infrastructure.

The U.S. copper industry is in crisis — and Washington is finally taking notice. With President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of 50% tariffs on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act,