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Trump, tariffs and Minnesota

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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.”
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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’s stakes are high in tariff escalation
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Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said later on Tuesday that the U.S. would likely meet Canada and Mexico “in the middle,” with an announcement coming as soon as Wednesday. Lutnick told Fox Business News the tariffs would not be paused, but that Trump would reach a compromise.