Utah is well-positioned to benefit from a potential new tariff on U.S. copper imports thanks to it's rich natural resources and investment-friendly mining incentives.

President Donald Trump says he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports before noting the value of the versatile metal.

Copper is everywhere — your car, your house, your appliances. But it's about to get more expensive after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports starting Aug. 1. The action could drive up costs for U.