Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading partners
The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted immediate efforts to retaliate. Full Story
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Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn
The president-elect said he intends to levy a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada until drugs and undocumented migrants stop crossing the border. Full Story
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Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delays
Truckers have reported waiting up to 24 hours to cross the border because of the inspections. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered similar inspections last year to stop smuggling, but troopers found no contraband after checking more than 4,000 vehicles. Full Story
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Key Texas industries could face bottlenecks over railroad labor dispute
If railroad companies and workers can’t resolve their dispute by Thursday night, the country could see its first railroad strike in 30 years. Full Story
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Texas border officials worry that Greg Abbott’s order to increase vehicle inspections will hurt local economies
The governor is pushing for more border security measures, some of which he acknowledges will slow traffic across the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story
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"The farmers are sticking with Trump": President touts new trade deal during Austin speech
The president also exuded confidence that Texas will remain in Republican hands in 2020, despite some political watchers suggesting it's more purple than it has been in years. Full Story
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U.S. House passes replacement for North American Free Trade Agreement
Many Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have urged the agreement's passage, due to the state's reliance on cross-border commerce with Mexico. Full Story
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To relief of Texas business leaders, Congress reaches deal on new North American trade agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Full Story
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On immigration issues, a wall between Texas partisans, UT/TT poll finds
Texas voters from the two major parties are split on a range of immigration issues, including immigration policy, deportations and bilingual education, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Border U.S. representatives from Texas make final pleas as vote looms on North American trade deal
Texas members of Congress are playing an integral role in drafting final provisions in the deal. Some Republicans don't think the House will get to vote on it this year. Full Story
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Trump, Indian Prime Minister Modi emphasize friendship at Houston event
Speaking in front of thousands of attendees Sunday, President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded each other for their work on issues like border security, trade and the economy. Full Story
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On growth, diversity, immigration and trade, UT/TT Poll finds two states of Texas
Texas is growing and becoming much more ethnically and racially diverse. Texas voters differ as to whether those are positive or negative trends, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Texas Republicans remain huge Donald Trump fans heading into 2018 midterms, says UT/TT Poll
Ask Texas voters what they think about any particular Trump administration policy, and their answers will tell what parties they're in, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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U.S., Mexico reach partial agreement to resolve trade conflict, a step toward a NAFTA deal
The deal is the most significant step toward a new agreement since talks with Mexico and Canada began one year ago. But negotiators remain far from finishing their work. Full Story
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The Trump administration will aid farmers hurt by trade war. Some Texas lawmakers call it welfare
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $12 billion in emergency aid to offset the effects of new tariffs — to the relief of many Texas farmers. But some Republicans in Congress would rather see Trump end the tariffs. Full Story
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"No question, it's going to hurt": Trump trade war with China worries Texas agriculture
President Donald Trump advanced on one of his primary campaign promises last week, imposing major tariffs on Chinese imports. The tariffs are expected to raise the price of production for agriculture while making Texan crop exports less competitive in China. Full Story
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Abbott to Trump: Steel and aluminum tariffs will harm Texas oil and gas
Though he praised the nation's economic growth under President Donald Trump's leadership, Abbott urged the president to reconsider his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Full Story
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Abbott urges Trump administration to protect two key NAFTA provisions
As the future of NAFTA remains in flux, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday asked the country's top trade representative to retain two long-standing provisions of the trade pact that have boosted the Texas economy. Full Story
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Workers' rights group seeks to highlight the other side of NAFTA
On Tuesday, a Central Texas-based advocacy group will celebrate the first day of the special session by highlighting the workers and migrants that have paid a heavy price since the trade agreement was signed in the 1990s. Full Story
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The Texas solar industry is growing. Could a trade case end that?
Cheap, imported solar panels have fueled growth in the solar industry in Texas, and reinvigorated the careers of laid-off oilfield workers. Some industry leaders fear a trade case will increase prices and end that growth. Full Story
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