Tariffs | Trade War

It was a challenging year for manufacturers in the middle of the county, and one top Midwest economy watcher says 2026 could see more hurdles

Some South Dakota agriculture producers aren’t expecting much from recently announced federal relief dollars.

With an aid package brewing in Washington, a Midwest economist foresees a complicated beginning to the new year in farm country.

Beef prices are at record highs this year. However, some South Dakota producers say just because prices are up, that doesn’t mean their pockets are getting filled.

The ongoing tariff dispute between the U.S. and China makes the harvest outlook uncertain, and local soybean producers are feeling the pinch everywhere.

With the announcement of new tariffs on lumber and other furniture supplies, many braced for higher prices, but one South Dakota business owner said he’s not feeling the pain from the Trump administration’s latest round.

President Trump announced a new 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber. That could increase the price of beds Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides.

Some retailers are growing frustrated at the volatility of tariff rates and other federal changes as they try to turn a profit for their businesses.

Some South Dakota farmers and ranchers recently took to Capitol Hill to voice their concerns about trade impacts on the ag community.

While several small-town economies rely on tourism in South Dakota, even the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls, is feeling the impact of lower visitor revenue.