Copper Crunch: China’s Imports Plummet as Economic Woes Deepen

China’s copper imports have taken a nosedive, signaling deeper economic troubles for the world’s second-largest economy. In August, unwrought copper and copper product imports plummeted to a 16-month low of 415,000 metric tons. This 12.3% year-on-year decline marks the third consecutive monthly drop, painting a grim picture of China’s economic health. The slump primarily stems […]