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The US President Donald Trump has pledged a 50% tariff on imports of copper, which is critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods. Sam Fenwick hears from experts in the industry.

Also, shares in major US renewable companies took a hit after the President signed an executive order tightening their access to clean energy tax breaks.

Plus how WeightWatchers, the weight management business, has emerged from a major debt restructuring.

Published on Tuesday, 8th July 2025.

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