Wyden readies anti-tariff push, hears woes of local businesses

Tariffs threaten Oregon jobs, will drive up consumer prices, businesses tell Sen. Wyden

Oregon companies that import everything from rare antiques to electrical parts for manufacturing are scrambling as President Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the cost of doing business. That’s what a group of Oregon importers told Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) at an event in Portland on Monday. Businesses warn tariffs could mean raising prices — though that could be difficult for companies locked into contracts — and potential staff cuts. “In Oregon, ab…

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Wyden readies anti-tariff push, hears woes of local businesses

Tariffs announced this month have already ripped into sales, bruised profit margins and sparked worries about layoffs.