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Racing Copper Ships & Smarter Recycling: How ReMatter Helps Yards Navigate Tariff Turbulence

Racing Copper Ships & Smarter Recycling: How ReMatter Helps Yards Navigate Tariff Turbulence

As 50% tariffs on copper imports loom on August 1, the global supply chain is scrambling. Traders are rerouting ships, rushing deliveries, and racing customs deadlines to beat the financial hit. U.S. copper prices have surged more than 13%, and the spread between global (LME) and domestic (CME) pricing is growing fast.

If you buy, sell, or process copper scrap, this affects you.

What This Means for Scrap Yards

Copper is central to most non-ferrous operations. When pricing shifts this quickly, it impacts:

  • Inventory values
  • Purchase and sales decisions
  • Customer expectations
  • Dispatch and logistics
  • Profit margins

Staying ahead means staying agile.

ReMatter = Your Copper Tariff Control Tower

ReMatter doesn’t magically predict prices, but it gives you the tools to move fast, protect margins, and stay efficient.

🔎 Know Your Costs

Track material by purchase price, so you always know what your copper is worth, whether it’s still on-site or already sold.

✍️ Adjust Pricing with Confidence

Set and manage price sheets by grade, customer, or contract. You control the pricing strategy, and ReMatter keeps it organized and consistent.

📲 Process Sales in Seconds

Paperless scale tickets and automated documentation make it easy to lock in deals when buyers are moving fast.

🚛 Dispatch Without the Chaos

Incoming copper loads? Reroutes? ReMatter’s dispatch board and mobile driver app help your team adapt in real time.

How ReMatter Helps You Weather Tariff Volatility

Don’t Let Tariffs Disrupt Your Yard

The copper market’s shifting fast, and if you're still using paper, spreadsheets, or disconnected systems, you’re flying blind.

ReMatter keeps your yard running clean, lean, and ready for whatever hits next.
👉 Book a demo now and take control before August 1.

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