Copper prices fell to their lowest level in two weeks on Tuesday. Sentiment is dominated by a stronger dollar and concerns about demand in China, the largest consumer, in part fuelled by uncertainty about US import tariffs

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.9% to $8,978.5 per metric ton during trade at the official auction, after reaching $8,964 per ton earlier, after reaching $8,964 per ton earlier, its lowest level since December 3. China's already weak demand for copper is expected to come under additional pressure if US President-elect Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose punitive tariffs on imports, which could trigger a trade war and dampen growth

Aluminum hit its lowest level in a month, at $2,526 per ton, as concerns about surpluses surfaced after data showed that production from China's top producer increased in November. The metal fell by 1.3% to $2,533 per ton as part of official activity. Zinc fell 0.4% to $3,044 per ton, lead remained stable at $2,000, tin fell 0.2% to $29,200, and nickel fell 0.7% to $15,600