Tariffs

Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.

The Trump administration has hinted at plans to bail out U.S. commodity farmers caught in the president’s ongoing trade disputes.

The Trump administration argues tariffs will create manufacturing jobs in the U.S., but some company leaders say import taxes are driving up the cost of parts while demand falls.

It’s unclear how import taxes will affect Oregon’s economy in the long term, but early indicators show prices going up as businesses halt investments.

American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.

Federal court hears arguments for State of Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al.

The Oregon-based athletic wear company plans to mitigate the cost, in part, by raising consumer prices.

Ruling also rejects Trump’s attempt to get California’s case transferred. State takes its tariffs fight to the 9th Circuit appeals court, which experts believe is more likely to give it a favorable ruling.

Economists and companies warn that consumers have yet to feel the full effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but that prices are likely to spike this summer.

The state is leading a coalition of 12 states suing over tariffs. Oregon’s economy is highly trade-dependent.

From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying the tariffs hurt “states, consumers and businesses.”