The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.
President Donald Trump is renewing his promise of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying he could implement them as soon as Tuesday, which experts say could lead to higher costs for consumers across a host of products.
The White House announced that the president will impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada starting Saturday, a move some experts consider unprecedented since NAFTA's creation in the mid-90s.
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