For decades, Robert Zoellick helped shape America’s approach to the world — open markets, strong alliances, and steady leadership. Speaking this week at North Dakota State University, the former World Bank president warned those principles are slipping. From trade wars with Canada[...]
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Farmer bankruptcies doubled in 2024. Trump’s trade war is adding to their financial uncertainty.
by Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest, Investigate Midwest April 9, 2025 The financial picture for American farmers took a hit in 2024. Net farm income dropped to its lowest point in four years, farmland values started to cool, and across much of the[...]
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Tariffs Rise, Markets Shrink, and Farmers Are Left Holding the Beans
U.S. soybean farmers are facing a problem they can’t grow their way out of. As President Trump escalates tariffs on China — America’s biggest soybean customer — farmers are left with a shrinking market and few good options. Domestic demand won’t absorb[...]
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President Trump sets 90-day pause on many tariffs, hikes China to 125%
President Trump is hitting pause, again — but not everywhere. After weeks of market turmoil tied to steep new tariffs, Trump announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs for countries willing to negotiate new trade deals. The move sent stocks soaring. But the[...]
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One Small Business, One Big Fight: Challenging Trump’s Tariffs
When a company with just ten employees takes on the federal government, it’s worth paying attention. Emily Ley, founder of the stationery brand Simplified, has filed the first known lawsuit challenging President Trump’s China tariffs. Her argument is simple: the tariffs are[...]
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Prime Minister on U.S. tariffs: ”Sweden is well-prepared”
Sweden’s prime minister isn’t mincing words: he regrets the U.S. decision to impose new tariffs, but says his country is ready. As President Trump’s 20% tariff on European goods heads into effect April 9, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is signaling calm and[...]
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‘Consumers are going to pay for it’: Local economist warns of Trump’s tariffs
President Trump is calling it “Liberation Day”—a bold move to rewire global trade with sweeping new tariffs, including a 34% penalty on Chinese imports and 20% on the European Union. The goal? Level the playing field for American workers. But while the[...]
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The 51st State? Don’t Bet the Crown Royal on It
Having just returned from Vancouver, British Columbia, a frequent destination due to family ties, here are a few observations. Unlike many past trips, one notices a significant proliferation of the display of the Canadian flag. As has been reported, the Liberal party[...]
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Tariffs threaten craft beer as industry battles declining sales and rising costs
Craft brewers have weathered shifting tastes, a pandemic, and fierce shelf competition—but now they’re bracing for a new kind of squeeze: tariffs. With steel kegs, Canadian malt, and aluminum cans caught in President Trump’s trade crosshairs, the cost of brewing is climbing[...]
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The Backstory: Trade wars add stress to North Dakota’s $41 billion ag economy
In this episode of The Backstory podcast by the North Dakota News Cooperative, CEO Sabrina Halvorson and lead reporter Michael Standaert delve into the effects of President Donald Trump's trade wars on North Dakota's $41 billion agricultural economy. The discussion highlights concerns[...]
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Saskatchewan backtracks on complete ban of U.S.-branded beer, liquor, “Made in Canada” will make shelves
After briefly pulling dozens of U.S.-branded alcoholic drinks from shelves, Saskatchewan is reversing course—at least partially. The province will now allow sales to resume for products confirmed to be made in Canada. The move follows backlash to a sweeping response to U.S.[...]
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Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers
For Minnesota’s craft brewers, tariffs on aluminum aren’t just a policy debate—they’re a real hit to the bottom line. As costs rise on everything from cans to grain, small breweries are left juggling tight margins and big decisions. Do they absorb the[...]
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Fargo’s Proof Artisan Distillers Marks 10 Years, Navigates Industry Shifts and Supply Chain Uncertainty
After a decade in business, Proof Artisan Distillers has plenty to celebrate—but also plenty to navigate. While the Fargo-based distillery prides itself on using local ingredients, its bottles come from elsewhere, and ongoing supply chain uncertainty has made sourcing them a challenge.[...]
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Can America’s whiskey industry survive the latest round of tariffs?
For American whiskey producers, trade wars aren’t just political maneuvering—they’re business-altering decisions. Cedar Ridge Distillery, like many in the industry, faces uncertainty as tariffs threaten to upend international sales. With Europe poised to impose a 50% tax on American whiskey and the[...]
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Manitoba unites against U.S. Tariffs defending sovereignty and economic security
With a unanimous vote, Manitoba’s legislature has drawn a firm line against U.S. tariffs, calling them a threat to Canada’s sovereignty and economic security. The province, rich in hydroelectric power and critical resources, is standing together to protect jobs and industries from[...]
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says retaliatory measures still active despite partial U.S. tariff pause
Trade tensions between Saskatchewan and the U.S. remain high, even as President Donald Trump temporarily rolls back some tariffs. Premier Scott Moe is keeping Saskatchewan’s retaliatory measures in place, citing uncertainty over which Canadian exports remain affected. The province has halted purchases[...]