Tariff ImpactTracker
Real-time analysis of how tariffs reshape North American trade, supply chains, and household budgets.
Policy Timeline
A chronology of tariff announcements, implementations, and reversals that have kept businesses guessing and markets volatile.
25% Tariffs Announced
President announces 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada
Implementation Delayed
30-day pause announced following diplomatic outreach
Tariffs Take Effect
25% tariffs officially implemented on non-USMCA goods
Auto Sector Exemption
Temporary exemption for USMCA-compliant vehicles until April 2
Auto Tariffs Begin
25% tariffs on automotive imports take effect
90-Day Pause
Reciprocal tariffs paused for negotiations, base 10% remains
USMCA Carveout Expires
Full 25% tariffs apply to all North American trade
Trade Flows Under Fire
$1.6 trillion in trilateral trade—and every dollar faces new friction.
Mexico
Canada
China
Sector Exposure
Laredo: Ground Zero
America's busiest land port handles 42% of all U.S.-Mexico trade. When tariffs hit, Laredo feels it first.
Top Commodities
The Ripple Effect
How tariffs cascade through supply chains—from border to shelf.
Border Friction
Increased inspections and documentation requirements
Production Delays
Just-in-time manufacturing disrupted
Inventory Buildup
Companies stockpiling to avoid disruption
Price Pass-Through
Costs flow to consumers
Demand Destruction
Higher prices reduce consumption
The Price You Pay
Tariff costs don't stay at the border—they follow you home.
Annual Household Impact by Income
Tariffs hit low-income households hardest as a share of income.
Jobs on the Line
2.1 million American jobs depend on North American trade integration.
Jobs at Risk by State
Revenue vs. Reality
The math doesn't add up: tariff revenue is dwarfed by economic losses.
The Uncertainty Tax
Policy unpredictability carries its own economic cost—one that doesn't show up in tariff schedules.
Sources & Methodology
All data sourced from official government statistics, academic research, and nonpartisan policy institutes.
