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Trump launches new tariff push targeting dozens of countries

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 · July 23, 2026 · 3 min read

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump vowed to find other ways to tax foreign goods after the Supreme Court rejected his most aggressive tariffs earlier this year. On Thursday, his administration unveiled its latest workaround. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, dozens of America’...

Why this matters in The El Paso

The new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will likely have a significant impact on El Paso's economy, given the city's strategic location on the US-Mexico border. As a major hub for international trade, El Paso's businesses and residents may feel the effects of the increased tariffs on goods shipped from countries like China and India. The city's ports of entry, which facilitate the movement of goods between the US and Mexico, may see changes in trade volumes and patterns as a result of the new tariffs. Additionally, local companies that rely on imported goods from affected countries may face increased costs, which could be passed on to consumers. El Paso's city government and business leaders will be closely watching the situation to assess the potential consequences for the local economy and to explore ways to mitigate any negative impacts.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 3 min

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Trump launches new tariff push targeting dozens of countries

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