<div id="readability-page-1">China's steel clampdown: Beijing now requires 1.5 tons of old capacity to close for every new ton built, aiming to curb oversupply and push industry consolidation. Copper's record rally: Copper prices have surged past $6.00/lb as mine output downgrades collide with soaring demand from power grid and data center projects. Global ripple effects: These shifts could impact costs and supply chains across construction, manufacturing, and tech, influencing trade flows and investment strategies.</div>

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<p>China has implemented stricter steel regulations, mandating the closure of 1.5 tons of old capacity for every new ton built to address oversupply. Meanwhile, copper prices have soared past $6.00/lb due to reduced mine output and increased demand from power grid and data center projects. These developments may affect costs and supply chains in construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors, impacting trade and investment strategies.</p>

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China tightens steel rules as copper hits record high