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TÜRKİYE/RUSSIA/ETHIOPIA/EGYPT-FILE VIDEO: Commodity prices saw volatility in the first quarter due to tariff concerns and global economic uncertainties, with sharp increases in gold, silver, copper, and coffee prices.US President Donald Trump’s tariffs heightened fears of a deeper trade war, while China’s improving industrial activity influenced prices. Analysts warn that China’s domestic demand weakness, local government debt risks, and the declining real estate sector pose threats to its economy. China's exports slowed in the first two months of the year, partly due to Washington’s tariffs, while Beijing’s efforts to boost personal consumption loans helped stabilize the commodity market.Positive macroeconomic data from China alleviated some concerns over weakening demand amidst escalating trade tensions, but restrictions on US agricultural imports and global demand worries affected grain prices and Brent crude oil. Analysts predict that the rise of protectionism could lead to inflation and drive long-term demand for industrial metals, energy, and agricultural products.Gold surged 19.1% per ounce in Q1, driven by economic growth concerns and its safe-haven status. Trump’s statements about saving the US auto industry pushed palladium and platinum up 10.2% and 8.2%, respectively, while silver rose 10.2%. Copper soared 26% per pound, reaching a record $5.33, due to China’s improved industrial activity and Beijing’s stimulus, alongside concerns over Trump’s 25% tariff on copper.Lead and nickel increased 3.2% and 3.6%, respectively, while aluminum and zinc fell by 0.8% and 4.5%. Brent crude oil dropped 0.2% per barrel, as OPEC+ plans to boost production, the IEA forecast a surplus, and Russia agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Natural gas fell 13.4%.In agriculture, wheat, corn, and rice dropped, with concerns over China’s tariffs on US products, especially on corn imports. . (Footage by Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)