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Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘I’m not a huge fan of tariffs’
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KTSM 9 News
· July 21, 2026
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Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘I’m not a huge fan of tariffs’ KTSM 9 News
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Key takeaway Further details on Thune's comments and the tariffs can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
KTSM 9 News in El Paso , TX, has reported on comments made by Thune regarding Trump's Canada tariffs. Thune stated that he is not a huge fan of tariffs.
This statement was made in reference to the tariffs imposed by Trump on Canada.
Further details on Thune's comments and the tariffs can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
Why this matters in The El Paso
Thune's reservations about tariffs could resonate with El Paso's business community, which relies heavily on international trade. As a city located on the US-Mexico border, El Paso's economy is closely tied to the flow of goods across the border, and tariffs can have a significant impact on local businesses. The tariffs imposed on Canada may not directly affect El Paso's trade with Mexico, but they could set a precedent for future trade policies that could have far-reaching consequences for the city's economy. El Paso's leaders and business owners will likely be watching closely to see how Thune's comments influence the national conversation on trade and tariffs, and how any changes to trade policy might affect the city's economic relationships with its neighboring countries. This could be particularly relevant for El Paso's transportation and logistics industries, which play a critical role in facilitating international trade.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News ·
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