Freeport-McMoRan could see a $1.6-billion boost to annual profit if President Donald Trump's copper tariff materializes, a benefit driven by the firm's role as the largest U.S. producer with more expansion options than rivals.

Craig Hutchison, TD Cowen base metals equity research analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss which stocks can benefit from Section 232 tariffs, the broader goal of tariffs on copper and much more.

Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore and IXM set for bumper profits from metal shipped into America ahead of new levies

U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper would include semi-finished products such as those used for power grids, the military and data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday,

Michael Widmer, BoA Securities head of metals research, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the market moves in the metal commodities space.

Peru kept interest rates unchanged as its economy comes under threat from Donald Trump’s plan for a 50% copper tariff. The central bank held its key rate at 4.5% for a second straight month on Thursday,

Copper miners remain bullish on the metal's future prospects even as a looming 50% U.S. tariff creates short-term price volatility, Barrick Mining Corp CEO Mark Bristow said in Zambia, where the company is expanding its operations.

President Trump is amping up trade threats, again unveiling a new batch of letters to country leaders outlining tariffs on goods imported from their countries beginning in August and a warning to BRICS nations.