Paragould Manufacturer Squeezed by Tariffs
March 20, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
A Paragould manufacturer feels the pinch from escalating tariffs that have jacked up costs for Arkansas businesses. Import taxes on vehicle parts skyrocketed from $747,700 in April 2024 at 7.3% to $3.5 million in April 2025 at 27.3%, hitting hand tools, air pumps, and fans too. Trump's tariffs target unfair trade from Canada and Mexico, where over half of U.S. vehicle parts originate, aiming to bring manufacturing home and protect American jobs. Read more about this...