A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported goods or services. They are used to protect domestic industries, generate revenue, or influence trade policies. President Trump has directed the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs. - President Trump has instructed government officials to explore the possibility of imposing tariffs on copper imports. - The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tax a wide range of imports and reshape global trade structures. - The probe aims to rebuild U.S. production of copper, a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid, and many consumer goods. - The Commerce Department will examine the potential impact of copper tariffs on the U.S. economy and national security.