Tariffs

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

Oregon companies that import everything from rare antiques to electrical parts for manufacturing are scrambling as President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the cost of doing business.

Gov. Tina Kotek and State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner heard Wednesday from businesses with concerns about costs, uncertainty of federal tariffs.

In the Northwest U.S., and across the border in Canada – the two countries work as one industry when it comes to blueberries. But that relationship is getting complicated.

Experts warn the state’s manufacturing sector is especially vulnerable to increasing global trade tensions.

Nike and other Oregon apparel companies are facing potential cost increases to their products as a result of sweeping international tariffs

Oregon’s biggest trading partners include Mexico and Canada, but tariff threats from President Donald Trump could raise costs, strain business relationships.

Major Oregon industries like semiconductors rely on global trade with countries being targeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Threats of tariffs on major trading partners point to a chaotic global market for the foreseeable future.