When the American copper premium over the international benchmark surged 138% in one trading day, it was more than a sign of market turbulence it was a historic divergence that had the potential to remake the economics of US manufacturing and infrastructure.

The sector-specific tariffs are putting pressure on businesses and foreign nations as they try to navigate Trump’s constantly evolving trade agenda.

Copper spark plugs are the market’s most common spark plug—a spark plug with a nickel alloy shell and a copper core. Copper is ideal for spark plugs due to its electrical and thermal conductivity. The only drawback is that copper is a soft metal, making the spark plugs wear out much faster. Platinum Spark Plug. Platinum spark plugs have a ...

Sure, these no-frills copper core spark plugs are a bargain, but don't let that low, low price fool you: The Autolite is still a solid product, one that carries an impressive 4.7-star rating.

Starting in the 1980s, platinum-tipped spark plugs that lasted far longer than copper plugs came along (platinum is a much harder material). They also ran hotter, which reduced fouling.

Copper spark plugs are still widely in use for a range of vehicles. This plug by E3 Spark Plugs is made for cars, trucks, snowmobiles, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, and even some chainsaw or lawnmower ...

Trafigura: AI Boom Could Spark a Copper Shortage By City A.M - Apr 09, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT AI and data centers' rapid growth is creating a significant demand for copper.

Generally speaking, expensive spark plugs offer better performance and last longer than copper spark plugs. In fact, products that use materials like platinum, like the ACDelco 41-962 Professional ...