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Clark County coffee drinkers likely to see higher prices as tariffs and drought take a toll

April 16, 2025, 6:10am Business Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 1 day ago

A cup of Joe costs more than it used to. And with federal tariffs in place on coffee exporting countries, that price will likely get even higher. Read story

‘Clark County’s job market has seen slow but steady growth over the last year’: Building developments bring boost

April 9, 2025, 6:07am Business

Construction and professional development jobs are on the rise countywide, according to the latest state employment data. Read story

The Port of Vancouver USA and Subaru of America Inc. set a 30-year record in 2023 for Subaru imports. The port could see impacts from President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars.

Subaru, which employs hundreds at Port of Vancouver, says tariffs ‘would severely impact Subaru’s activities in the U.S.’

The Port of Vancouver USA and Subaru of America Inc. set a 30-year record in 2023 for Subaru imports. The port could see impacts from President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars.

April 3, 2025, 7:34am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Port of Vancouver, the largest American gateway for Japanese car manufacturer Subaru, could be hit by the nation’s new auto tariffs. Read story

Workers walk aboard a ship named Federal Kudos as it stops at the Port of Vancouver to pick up wheat from United Grain Corporation on Dec. 19. While the Federal Kudos isn’t a Chinese ship, many of the ships carrying grain down the Columbia are. These ships could be facing million-dollar fees as the Trump administration aims to bolster domestic ship manufacturing.

Vancouver businesses wary of proposed fees of up to $1.5 million on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports

Workers walk aboard a ship named Federal Kudos as it stops at the Port of Vancouver to pick up wheat from United Grain Corporation on Dec. 19. While the Federal Kudos isn’t a Chinese ship, many of the ships carrying grain down the Columbia are. These ships could be facing million-dollar fees as the Trump administration aims to bolster domestic ship manufacturing.

March 26, 2025, 2:28pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver business leaders fear a federal attempt to bolster American shipbuilding will blow back on them. Read story

Construction equipment sits near newly built houses Jan. 27 in the North Haven development near Fairgrounds Community Park in north Clark County. The National Association of Home Builders believes tariffs will raise the cost of a single-family home in the United States by $7,500 to $10,000.

Clark County homebuilders rely on Canadian lumber; tariffs likely to drive up home prices, rents

Construction equipment sits near newly built houses Jan. 27 in the North Haven development near Fairgrounds Community Park in north Clark County. The National Association of Home Builders believes tariffs will raise the cost of a single-family home in the United States by $7,500 to $10,000.

March 21, 2025, 6:10am Business

New and planned tariffs set by the Trump administration on imported construction materials have Clark County builders worried about rising costs and slowing housing production. Read story

SCORE member Al Gold presents the importance of the “Elevator Pitch” to attendees of the Port of Kalama SCORE Business Education series in 2023. The SBA-sponsored program seemingly hasn’t been impacted by changes with the new Trump administration.

Small Business Administration changes haven’t affected Clark County businesses

SCORE member Al Gold presents the importance of the “Elevator Pitch” to attendees of the Port of Kalama SCORE Business Education series in 2023. The SBA-sponsored program seemingly hasn’t been impacted by changes with the new Trump administration.

March 13, 2025, 6:08am Latest News Subscriber Exclusive

Despite staff cuts and office relocations, Southwest Washington businesses seemingly haven’t felt the pinch from changes at the U.S. Small Business Administration. The administration, in fact, says it plans to expand services. Read story

Raw, solid steel slabs wait to be distributed to the Portland metro area at the Port of Vancouver in 2018. The second Trump administration strengthened the 25 percent steel tariffs and increased aluminum tariffs to 25 percent last month.

How will tariffs affect Clark County businesses? ‘We really don’t know,’ says banking exec

Raw, solid steel slabs wait to be distributed to the Portland metro area at the Port of Vancouver in 2018. The second Trump administration strengthened the 25 percent steel tariffs and increased aluminum tariffs to 25 percent last month.

March 3, 2025, 3:39pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County businesses are bracing for new and higher tariffs the second Trump administration is expected to institute this week. Read story

Economists Scott Bailey, from left, Mike Wilkerson, Emily Robertson and Matthew Gardner sit on a panel moderated by The Columbian’s Editor Will Campbell during The Columbian’s Economic Forecast event Thursday at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Experts split on what’s to come for Clark County’s economyvideo icon

Economists Scott Bailey, from left, Mike Wilkerson, Emily Robertson and Matthew Gardner sit on a panel moderated by The Columbian’s Editor Will Campbell during The Columbian’s Economic Forecast event Thursday at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

February 21, 2025, 1:05pm Business

A panel of economists was split Thursday afternoon over their optimism for Clark County in the coming years. Read story

People walk around the intersection of West Eighth and Washington streets during lunchtime in downtown Vancouver. Foot traffic in the area is still not up to prepandemic levels, according to Visit Vancouver Washington.

Bustling downtown Vancouver still hasn’t returned to prepandemic visitor levels

People walk around the intersection of West Eighth and Washington streets during lunchtime in downtown Vancouver. Foot traffic in the area is still not up to prepandemic levels, according to Visit Vancouver Washington.

February 21, 2025, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Visits to downtown Vancouver have yet to surpass prepandemic 2019 numbers, according to visitor tracking data collected for the local tourism office. Read story

Provided photo Matthew Gardner, founder of Gardner Economics, will be the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Trump policies’ effect on Southwest Washington’s economy in the spotlight at Economic Forecast

Provided photo Matthew Gardner, founder of Gardner Economics, will be the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Economic Forecast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

February 18, 2025, 6:05am Business

The weeks since President Donald Trump took office in January have brought rapid change at the federal level. Read story