Copper Tariffs, Sinking Ships & Europe’s Balancing Act – July 9 Global Briefing

In this episode of Global Briefing, we track a day of strategic pivots and high-stakes uncertainty. President Trump expands his trade offensive, slapping a 50% tariff on copper and adding new duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, Asian markets react with caution, and oil prices ease amid investor hesitation.

We cover the UAE’s confident stance on rising OPEC+ output, France’s political instability dampening investor trust, and the EU’s united front with the U.S. on trade strategy. Plus: a Greek-operated ship sinks after a Houthi missile strike near Yemen, and Malaysia stands its ground in tariff talks.

From diplomacy to disruption, we break down what matters—and why it’s shifting global markets.

🧭 Topics Covered:

• Trump’s expanding tariff strategy

• Market reactions across Asia and Europe

• The Eternity C ship incident

• EU-U.S. trade cooperation

• France’s political fallout

• UAE and OPEC+ oil dynamics