Prices for the metal hit a record high after the president suggested a higher rate than many analysts were expecting.

While the cost of copper is going up for American businesses and consumers, the rest of the world is scratching its head while it enjoys a considerable discount on the price of copper.

Copper futures in New York surged after US President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% tariff on imports, a move that’s likely to spark massive supply-chain ripples through global metal markets.