U.S. Politics 28 April 2026

South32 Gets Alaska Copper Permit Lift, Hermosa Still in Focus
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South32 Gets Alaska Copper Permit Lift, Hermosa Still in Focus

South32’s Ambler Metals joint venture with Trilogy Metals secured FAST-41 permitting status for the Arctic copper-zinc project in Alaska. South32 shares fell 5.18% to A$4.21 Friday amid a wider mining sector decline. The news comes as investors weigh delays and higher costs at South32’s Hermosa project in Arizona. The Arctic project is estimated to produce 10,000 tons of ore daily over 13 years.
May 16, 2026
Trump’s Tariff Plan B Targets Economies Behind 99% of U.S. Imports
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Trump’s Tariff Plan B Targets Economies Behind 99% of U.S. Imports

The Trump administration will open public hearings Tuesday on trade probes targeting forced labor and industrial overcapacity, following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump’s emergency tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative will examine 60 economies, including China and the EU, for forced-labor enforcement. A temporary 10% import surcharge expires July 24. Industry groups and foreign officials are set to testify.
April 28, 2026