March 19, 2025
Economic challenges: A roundup of tariff, trade and funding news
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Tariffs and trade disruptions are dominating business news in Maine and nationwide in 2025.
Ever-changing news on tariffs, trade disputes and federal funding is upending financial markets and disrupting business across a range of industries from manufacturing to hospitality.
Here's a recap of our coverage so far this year:
- Tariffs, immigration policy uncertainties pose risks to ‘sturdy’ growth, Maine state economist says
- Mills, Pingree, King condemn federal funding freeze
- Trump tariffs, looming trade war spark worries about Maine's economy, rising prices
- Trade war focus shifts to China as uncertainty persists
- Tariff on imported aluminum opens can of worms for Maine brewers
- Delayed federal funding for Maine farmers has finally been released
- MEREDA 2025: Tariff uncertainties cloud Maine real estate, economic outlook
- Government firings hit home at Augusta VA hospital
- Maine Sea Grant program funding is being 'renegotiated'
- Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash
- King decries loss of jobs serving Maine veterans
- With help from Collins, USDA restores funding for the University of Maine System
- Old Orchard Beach hotels brace for impact of Canada-US trade spat
Mainebiz will continue to report on the impact of new federal policies and international trade tensions on businesses in Maine and the state's economy.
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