Tariffs

Of all the 50 states, Texas ranks number 3 in terms of the amount of imports it brings in. Those things, of course, may be about to get really expensive thanks to the new tariffs.

New tariffs have been placed on goods from other countries and they're going to cause prices to jump on all kinds of goods in Texas and elsewhere like cars, electronics, apparel, fruits, veggies and lots more.

Buying a home in Texas just got a little bit harder

Now that the election is over, many of us in East Texas are ready to focus on other things and have a sincere hope that prices, which have already dropped some, will continue to drop and make life easier for the general population.

The escalating dispute, with no settlement in sight, has fueled fears it might chill global trade and economic growth.

President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers.