5 ways the Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hit Arizona wallets

WASHINGTON – The tariffs President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on imports from Mexico and Canada would drive up the price of gas, groceries and homes in Arizona, economists say – and could blow a hole in state and local budgets that rely heavily on tourism. “It’s just going to be a self-imposed tax that’s going to increase prices and increase the cost of living in the United States,” said Daniel Scheitrum, assistant professor in the Agribusiness Department at California Polytechnic…

Feb 24, 2025 - 02:00
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5 ways the Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hit Arizona wallets
WASHINGTON – The tariffs President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on imports from Mexico and Canada would drive up the price of gas, groceries and homes in Arizona, economists say – and could blow a hole in state and local budgets that rely heavily on tourism. “It’s just going to be a self-imposed tax that’s going to increase prices and increase the cost of living in the United States,” said Daniel Scheitrum, assistant professor in the Agribusiness Department at California Polytechnic…