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As new tariffs take effect, here’s a reminder of how import taxes affect Oregon
President Trump’s new round of tariffs may weigh heavily on trade-dependent states like Oregon.

Oregon businesses brace for higher tariffs as global trade tensions start to weigh on economy
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.
Politics
Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegal
A federal judge has restored a Democrat to the Federal Trade Commission, ruling that President Donald Trump illegally fired her earlier this year in his efforts to exert control over independent agencies across the government.

Economy
European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Business
Oregon’s fishing industry faces demand challenges at home and trade barriers abroad
Advocates for Oregon’s fishing industry say cuts to the federal workforce and global trade tensions could hurt a sector already contending with low domestic demand.

She gave young women in southeast Washington a chance to lead. They welded a dream for her to roll all the way to Texas
A 77-year-old retiree in Kennewick empowers young women welders at a local trade school with a trailer project — sparking skills, friendship and a dream journey to Texas in an upcycled camper named Isabella.

Feds buys $16M of Oregon seafood to offset industry losses
The West Coast seafood industry is caught in the crosshairs of tariff uncertainty. Oregon industry and government officials asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to step in and lessen damage to the industry.
Business
Wheat, coffee, computer chips: How Trump’s tariffs could affect Oregon’s key exports and imports
Since President Trump levied a 10% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from all countries in early April, Oregon business owners have told state leaders the cost to do business is going up. Company owners say they fear the uncertainty around tariffs has already done lasting damage to the state’s trade relationships.

Trade
Trump announces trade deal with the UK, first since his tariffs sent markets reeling
President Trump said the trade deal with the U.K. was "full and comprehensive," though details were not immediately available.
Business
Portland business owner can’t get his products into the country because of tariffs
The CEO of Showers Pass/Vvolt says he doesn't have the cash to bring his products over from China.