Trump tariffs

Jan 6, 2026

What to know about $2K tariff dividend payment

A $2,000 tariff dividend check could reach middle- and lower-income Americans in 2026, though Supreme Court rulings and Congress may decide its fate.

The Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Nov 10, 2025

What to know after the Supreme Court arguments over Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court appeared wary of Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose global tariffs, questioning whether he exceeded his authority under federal law.

photo of lumber
Oct 15, 2025

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

President Trump adds new tariffs on Canadian lumber to expand U.S. timber harvesting, aiming to reduce imports and strengthen domestic production.

Barrels of spirits are seen at the Baltimore Spirits Company distillery, Feb. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)
Oct 6, 2025

Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions

American spirits exports dropped 85% to Canada and fell sharply worldwide as trade tensions and tariffs disrupt key markets for U.S. distillers.

Sep 12, 2025

Experts share thoughts on impact of tariffs on business operations, economy

Tariffs drive record U.S. revenue, yet Idaho small businesses face supply chain strains, financing hurdles, and rising costs amid economic shifts.

A help wanted sign is posted in Lansdale, Pa., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP PHOTO: MATT ROURKE, FILE)
Jun 6, 2025

Hiring in the US slows, yet employers added solid 139,000 jobs in May

In Idaho, the unemployment data for May will not be released until June 20. In April, the state’s unemployment sat unchanged at 3.7%.

This March 17, 2025, photo shows Armana Christianson in Mesa, Ariz. with one of her wedding cake creations. Wedding vendors and bridal couples alike are feeling the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed on countries around the globe. (Larisa Kaiser via AP).
May 30, 2025

Planning a wedding is stressful. Couples and vendors now have to factor in tariffs

How much of the import taxes get passed down to consumers is up to florists, photographers, caterers and myriad other vendors and intermediaries, such as wholesalers.

A customer checks his shopping receipts while waiting in line at the food court at Costco Wholesale store in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
May 13, 2025

Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet

The report suggests the tariffs haven't yet impacted the prices of many items.

A shopper looks at a clothing display at a Gap store, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
May 2, 2025

Even some small Idaho businesses will feel tariff impacts

She will have to raise prices by a dollar or two on her items, which average about $50. But she’s also coming up with new ways to market her business like selling at a local festival and digitizing her patterns so she can sell them.

Sales staffs work at an Apple shop in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)
Apr 16, 2025

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime

And officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — all of which economists warn will raise costs and lead to higher prices for consumers.

Feb 3, 2025

MADE IN THE USA: What a Trump presidency could mean for domestic manufacturing

Post-election, Trump has promised to implement a 25% tariff on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, in addition to tariffs already in place. Canada, Mexico and China are the U.S.’s top suppliers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.


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