
Trump Pauses Silver Tariffs, Reframes Stance on Critical Minerals
Trump paused new tariffs on silver and other critical minerals, signaling a shift toward bilateral supply deals and a possible import price floor, easing near-term market disruption after silver briefly tumbled more than 7% before rebounding; the metal remains volatile, up over 25% year-to-date, supported by persistent industrial demand and a supply deficit, with tariff uncertainty likely to continue influencing prices.

