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'Big beautiful bill' not so pretty for Port of Seattle's carbon reduction goals

The elimination of clean energy credits as part of President Donald Trump's newly enacted "big beautiful bill" could hamper the Port of Seattle’s goal to become "the greenest port in North America."
- Stephen Howie
Tariffs are paused. Will the ports of Seattle, Tacoma rebound?

The constantly shifting currents of the trade war between the U.S. and China have led to an obsession with the ports over the past few weeks.
- Monica Nickelsburg
The Blue Jays are coming! Canadian fans, not so much

Just how many royal blue Blue Jays baseball jerseys and hats will grace the streets around Seattle’s T-Mobile Park and SoDo this weekend? That’s the big question as the Seattle Mariners, local hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses cross their fingers ahead of Blue Jays Weekend. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm looked for answers.
- Kim Malcolm
There's no such thing as 'local' and these Pacific Northwest industries prove it

The tariff landscape is constantly shifting, but one thing has remained consistent: the Trump administration's claim that tariffs will protect American industry and reshore manufacturing. So, tariffs should be good for our iconic Pacific Northwest industries, right?
- Monica Nickelsburg
Seattle businesses on edge about Trump's trade tariffs

Local businesses are scrambling to figure out how to deal with the Trump administration’s latest trade tariffs.
- Ruby de Luna
Amid tariff turmoil, where do things stand with Washington state's neighbor to the north?

It's been a week in United States trade relations news. Stock markets here and around the world continued to slide Friday, after China retaliated against President Trump's far-reaching tariffs announced Wednesday. It’s the biggest stock market plunge in at least five years. To the north, Canadians were spared new tariffs, but they still face hefty ones that were previously announced. Journalist Michelle Eliot spoke to KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about how Canadians are navigating this roller coaster. Eliot hosts the CBC weekday call-in program BC Today.
- Kim Malcolm
Canadians feel betrayed by U.S., but blame Trump, not average Americans

With cross-border tensions running high, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm kicks off a regular check-in with CBC BC Today host Michelle Eliot
- Kim Malcolm
As countries lob tariffs, this small Seattle business hunkers down

New U.S. tariffs on China come on top of existing tariffs that have plagued clothing company KAVU for years. Now, its owner fears higher prices could push customers away.
- Joshua McNichols
Trump’s proposed Canada tariff could boost Northwest energy bills

President Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports could be an expensive proposition for the Pacific Northwest, which depends heavily on its northern neighbors for energy supplies.
- John Ryan
Why is it so hard to find a plumber or handyman these days?
- Monica Nickelsburg

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