tariffs

Soybean farmers in Ohio in particular have been hard hit by tariffs.

Over the last 15 to 20 years, China has been the number one importer of soybeans from the U.S. Now, they have cut their purchasing power to zero.

It’s almost harvest time for Ohio’s farmers, and many are facing tough choices from weather and tariffs.

Maren Roth, owner of the Rowe Boutique on High Street, is reassessing her buying strategy as the Trump administration's tariffs take effect.

Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble said it would raise prices on about a quarter of its products in the U.S. in part due to higher costs from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Canadian Consulate Colin Bird said at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum Wednesday that the integrated supply chain supports the auto industry in both countries and that tariffs could disrupt it without bringing any benefits.

Northeast Ohio breweries are already feeling impacts from tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel and potential tariffs on barley.

Of the businesses that said tariffs would impact their companies, 75% expected to boost prices. The survey covered businesses in Ohio plus parts of three other states.

The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported cars took effect April 3, and an additional tariff on imported auto parts is set to take effect May 3.

Auto technician Eric Easley anticipates 15% to 30% tariffs on foreign-made auto parts. Customers can expect to see that increase reflected in their bills.