Uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs takes toll on Texas businesses
- In April 2025, President Trump paused tariffs for 90 days on many trading partners, excluding China.
- The tariff actions stemmed from Trump's foreign trade agenda, triggering concerns and uncertainty for businesses.
- Companies importing goods, including those in the seafood and retail industries, faced potential price increases and supply chain disruptions.
- Trump stated, "90-DAY PAUSE & LOWERED 10% RECIPROCAL TARIFF FOR OTHER COUNTRIES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY" but increased China's tariff to 125%.
- Businesses experienced uneven freight demand, import volume fluctuations, and overall difficulty in planning due to tariff uncertainty.
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41% sales of heavy trucks fall
The wholesale sale of heavy trucks in Mexico recorded a 41.3 percent drop in March with a total of 2,796 units, while at least the reduction was 19.6 percent.The results of truck and bus shipowners have been diminished by tariff uncertainty with the United States and Donald Trump, and the slowdown in demand for trucks from the U.S. market.In the first quarter, wholesale sales fell 39.3 percent, and retail sales dropped 16.2 percent.
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