What triggered the record-high international copper prices according to the news?

The record-high international copper prices were triggered by 'expectations of the US expanding the scope of copper tariffs'.

What were the specific copper price levels reported on LME and SHFE as of September 8?

As of September 8, the LME three-month copper futures price was reported at '$14,744 per tonne', up 1.72%, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) main contract for October 2026 closed at 'RMB 110,620 per tonne', up 1.29% from the previous day.

International Copper Prices Hit Record High Amid US Tariff Hike Expectations

Sep 9, 2026

LME copper futures reached a historic high above $14,700 per ton amid expectations of expanded US tariffs. Year-to-date prices have risen over 17%, with domestic exchanges following the upward trend.

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