Trump Set to Impose Tariff on Copper; Flash Floods in Washington as Storms Hit Mid-Atlantic | NTD Good Morning (July 10)

President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on copper imports on Wednesday, citing national security concerns. Trump also imposed a 50 percent “reciprocal” tariff on Brazil, criticizing its government for censorship and the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil warned of retaliation. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Malaysia for a summit to reaffirm U.S. ties in Asia against the backdrop of Trump’s global tariff policies.

Flash floods swamped the streets of Washington on Wednesday as powerful storms pummeled the East Coast, with warnings issued across the Mid-Atlantic. This follows last weekend’s deadly flooding in Texas, where 120 people have been confirmed dead. Local residents are still searching for missing friends and relatives. In New Mexico, flash floods in Ruidoso have killed three people, as volunteers and first responders continue rescue and recovery efforts.

Trump hosted leaders from several African nations at the White House on Wednesday. They applauded his efforts to end the war between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, providing a path toward peace while signaling increased trade with the United States. Many of the African nations claimed to have an abundance of critical and rare earth minerals—essential ingredients for making electronic components. They welcomed Trump’s indication of American investment in their nations after their racking up billions in debt through various economic partnerships with China.