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How Could Tariffs Affect California?

How Could Tariffs Affect California?

We look at which industries would be hit hardest, how businesses are preparing and whether consumers would have to pick up the check.

KQED's Forum

December 5, 202455m 47s

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Show Notes

Cars, lumber and avocados are just a few items that could see their prices increase if president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect. Throughout Trump’s campaign, he promised to impose tariffs on “day one,” but his targets — China, Canada and Mexico — are California’s biggest trading partners. Forty percent of the state’s imports come from China and Mexico. We look at which industries would be hit hardest, how businesses are preparing and whether consumers would have to pick up the check.


Guests:


Ana Swanson, trade and economics reporter, The New York Times


Don Lee, economics reporter, Los Angeles Times


Edward Alden, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

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