Overview
- In agriculture, state data show steep export drops in the first half of 2025, including wheat down 89%, cherries down 62%, apples down 58% and soybeans down 46%.
- Tariff-driven spikes in building materials are estimated to add about $10,900 to the price of a new home, with officials warning of tighter supply and reduced affordability.
- Transportation officials estimate tariffs added up to $168 million to road-repair materials, with total road and bridge costs potentially reaching $218 million when inflation is included, while water infrastructure materials are up to 15%.
- The report estimates a 3.6% statewide rise in food prices linked to tariffs, with lower-income households potentially losing as much as 5% of disposable income as processors and packagers face higher input costs.
- Industry reports cite tariff-related strains across manufacturing, including roughly 1,700 GM layoffs and Ford projecting about $2 billion in added costs, with state regulators warning of possible higher auto insurance premiums.