This deep-red state is expected to suffer the biggest blow from Trump's tariffs

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Carl Gibson March 05, 2025

Some of President Donald Trump's biggest supporters may end up bearing the brunt of damage from his new tariffs imposed on China, Canada and Mexico.

Axios reported Tuesday that out of all 50 states, Texas could be the hardest-hit state out of all the others if his tariffs end up resulting in higher prices for consumers. According to Tony Payan — who is the director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico at the Baker Institute – the Lone Star State's deep connections to the global supply chain (especially Mexico) is the primary reason Texans will likely suffer the biggest economic hit.

Because Texas is the origin, destination or transit point of two-thirds of binational trade, clearly, Texas will be more affected than other states that are not as integrated," Payan told Axios. emphasis mine.

The Dallas Business Journal recently reported that Arlington, Texas Mayor Jim Ross, whose city has a General Motors plant that employs several thousand people, has been particularly vocal in his opposition to Trump's trade policy. is worried that the new higher cost of importing vehicles could mean that some of his constituents may lose their jobs.

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