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The Line: Tariffs on Mexican Goods

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June 7, 2019 – Last week, President Donald Trump announced in a tweet that he would start imposing a 5 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and would increase the tariff each month (with a cap at 25 percent in October) until Mexico stems the tide of migrants. Governor Lujan Grisham called it a potential…

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The Line: Local Impact Of New Tariffs

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May 11, 2018 – President Trump is seeking to cut the U.S. trade deficit by $100 billion by imposing tariffs on imported aluminum, steel, lumber and other items. But will those companies just pass these costs on to the consumers? Grant and Line panelists debate whether the tariffs will ultimately benefit the state’s economy. Line…

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