Minnesota companies rush to assess damage of tariffs, map next steps
Minnesota companies were assessing the damage Tuesday of the nascent trade war between the United States and its three biggest trade partners, an escalating tit-for-tat that could affect billions of dollars in state imports and exports.
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Minnesota leaders, farmers condemn latest Trump tariffs, vow to find solutions
Here's what you should know about Trump's tariffs and their impact on Minnesota
The tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China by President Donald Trump could have far-reaching consequences for consumers in Minnesota.
Minnesota farmers say President Trump's tariffs will have big impacts
Danny Lundell said the tariffs will impact the price he pays for potash — a valuable soil nutrient — something he can only get from Canada. "We need potash to raise healthier crops," Lundell said. Mr. Trump recently went to social media, telling farmers to "have fun" selling domestically.
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Impact of the Trump tariffs already being felt in Minnesota
Economist John Spry predicts with the new Trump tariffs, the price is going up. “Roughly $100 a month more for the stuff you buy for as long as they’re in effect,” explains Spry, a finance professor at the University of St. Thomas. “These are big tariffs: 25% on everything from Canada and Mexico, except for a lower 10% on energy.”
Minnesota’s stakes are high in tariff escalation
Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• “We believe in comparative advantage,” Cargill CEO Brian Sikes said at an Economic Club of Minnesota event last week.
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DIGGING DEEPER: Minnesota-based retailers anticipate consumer price hikes from tariffs
Two of America’s largest retailers, based in Minnesota, are warning prices will increase following President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China.
Minnesota lawmakers attend presidential address in celebration and protest
Northland Republican Representative Pete Stauber plans to signal his support for the Trump administration, bringing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife.
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