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Laredo, Texas growth faces risk from next U.S. trade demands

The town’s tariff driven expansion, tied to U.S. trade policy, could be disrupted by the Trump administration’s next moves.

New York Times Business reports that Laredo, Texas has benefited from the president’s global tariffs, which helped drive a surge in the local economy.

The outlet says the city now faces uncertainty as the Trump administration signals potential new trade demands that could put that momentum at risk.

A second report from New York Times Economy reiterates that Laredo’s growth has been linked to tariff activity, and that upcoming policy decisions could threaten the forces supporting local activity.

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