Carlyle’s Currie Says Tariffs to Add Security Premium for Metals

Carlyle Group Inc.’s Jeff Currie warned of a “security premium” that will be added to the cost of metals like copper as tariffs mean that countries will need to pay more to ensure domestic supplies.

“Energy security is top of mind for everyone around the world right now,” Currie said during an interview with Alix Steel on Bloomberg Radio minutes after President Donald Trump announced plans to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to retaliate against Ontario’s move to place a levy on electricity imported from the US.