Manufacturers Struggle with Uncertainty and Chaos

Tariff fears dominate Loveland roundtable with Gov. Polis

Manufacturing professionals in Northern Colorado are losing sleep over President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policies, and, on Wednesday, they came together in Loveland to share those concerns with Gov. Jared Polis. “It’s just so overwhelming right now,” said Darren Murphy, owner of Loveland’s Push Industries, a company that makes high-end mountain bike parts. “Even in a room like this, when you’re talking to other people, we all have a s…

New Hampshire timber industry officials say uncertainty around tariffs causing problems

Some New Hampshire businesses, including in the state's timber industry, are worried about the ongoing effects of tariffs.

Companies stockpiling ahead of tariff threats want to avoid raising prices. But they face added costs, risks

Trump’s shifting course has lead to uncertainty for many Canadian business owners who have been purchasing heaps of excess inventory in preparation for U.S. tariffs and for Canada’s counterlevies

Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

Making maple syrup in New England’s fickle spring weather can be an unpredictable business. Now President Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariff policies are adding anxiety about an industry that depends on cross-border trade. U.S. syrup producers generally buy their equipment from…

For US ports and jobs tied to them, Trump’s tariffs mean ‘bumpy’ ride

Logistics and trade-dependent businesses find their operations in disarray as supply-chain analysts warn of greater uncertainty.

Tariff volatility shakes New Mexico’s manufacturing sector

Tariff confusion plagues New Mexico manufacturers, causing uncertainty and potential offshoring.