U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a probe into possible tariffs on copper imports to rebuild U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer goods.

Trade protections are needed to develop domestic copper smelting and refining capacity, White House source tell Reuters.

By J Carol Richards The United States is the world’s largest beef consumer and the world’s largest beef producer. Texas, with approximately 4.3 million cows, has the largest number of beef cows. Most consumers purchase their meats in the local grocery store,