Local Perspectives on the Potential Impact of New Tariffs
As a follow-up to earlier posts on the upcoming tariffs, this is simply a collection of links to news articles and video clips from our "flyover states" talking about the impact either on regional economies OR smaller groups of people in a particular industry (like farmers)
Jay LeBlanc
3/3/20251 min read
Here are some annotated links to news articles and local video clips on the potential impact of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China in our general region:
Colorado - The Colorado Sun, "Trump's tariffs are estimated to cost Colorado $1.4 billion a year. Consumers could feel the pain soon." March 5, 2025, https://coloradosun.com/2025/03/05/new-tariffs-colorado-small-businesses-consumers-prices/
Video Clip - " Financial expert shares perspective on effect of Trump's tariffs on Colorado consumers", CBS News4 Denver, https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/financial-expert-shares-perspective-on-effect-of-trumps-tariffs-on-colorado-consumers/
Article has good examples of the impact of tariffs on specific Colorado businesses, as well as the state in general. Video is an interview with Dr. Kishore Kulkarni, economist @ Metro State.
North Dakota - InForum, "Proposed Canadian tariffs may impact North Dakota retail and tourism" February 24, 2025, https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/proposed-canadian-tariffs-may-impact-north-dakota-retail-and-tourism
Video Clip - " ND ag community monitoring tariffs on US trade partners", KFYR-TV Bismarck/Minot, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNkdqIo9oUg
Article has specific details about border crossings and economic connections to Winnipeg. Video is a quick news story on the same content.
South Dakota - AGUpdate.com, "Tariff troubles: South Dakota, Minnesota leaders share insights on potential impact for farmers" February 20, 2025, https://agupdate.com/tristateneighbor/news/state-and-regional/tariff-troubles-south-dakota-minnesota-leaders-share-insights-on-potential-impact-for-farmers/article_43975ce4-eee5-11ef-90ca-9b97da5217e3.html
Video Clip - " How tariffs could affect South Dakota's economy", Dakota News Now, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtXWFfo_-fw
Article has good specifics on the potential impacts on farmers. Fairly general video created before the tariffs were actually implemented.
Western Kansas - KSNT-TV 27 News Topeka, "‘Deep uncertainty’: How could tariffs impact Kansans?" February 3, 2025, https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/how-could-tariffs-impact-kansans/
Video Clip - " Kansas farmers express concerns over looming tariffs", KWCH 12 News, https://www.kwch.com/video/2025/03/06/kansas-farmers-express-concerns-over-looming-tariffs/
Article and video from two different ends of the state (so hopefully different perspectives)
FINALLY, one general article (but with specific New Mexico examples within) - The Conversation, "A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states" March 4, 2025, https://theconversation.com/a-potential-110b-economic-hit-how-trumps-tariffs-could-mean-rising-costs-for-families-strain-for-states-251028