On July 7, his administration pushed back some of its most punishing duties by another three weeks to August, following a 90-day delay. A day later, Trump said the U.S. will impose 50% tariffs on copper, as well as 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

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

That all came after Trump's plans hit their biggest roadblock yet in court, when late last month the US Court of International Trade ruled that Trump had overstepped his authority when he imposed tariffs.