Other macroeconomic conditions could also affect supply woes. Worries over U.S. tariffs and recent actions in Venezuela may reignite further supply constraints as the year progresses. Supply worries could be accelerating while copper demand is on the rise, as well. Copper plays a key role in the manufacturing of a number of different electrical applications, like the energy, defense, and technology sectors. And with these kinds of products in high demand, Copper's supply-demand picture for 2026 could prove ...