Copper prices poised to 'collapse' with tariffs on the way, BNP Paribas says

SimoneN/iStock via Getty Images Copper prices likely will " collapse " over the next few months as the global push to ship the metal to the U.S. ahead of potential 25% tariffs winds down, analysts at BNP Paribas warned Friday.

Copper futures ( HG1:COM ) surged earlier.