ARIZONA 360

Episode 223

Tariff Impact on AZ: Arizona 360 hears from two companies, Southwest Strings in Tucson and the Green Valley Pecan Company in Sahuarita, about how escalating tariffs on trade between the U.S. and China has impacted profits, as well as how the potential for tariffs on imports from Mexico may also affect their bottom lines. AZ Chamber on Tariffs: Garrick Taylor with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce discusses how the business community and consumers in Arizona are impacted by tariffs on trade to and from the U.S. UA Economist on Tariffs: University of Arizona Eller College of Management economist George Hammond on the White House’s strategy of using tariffs to put pressure on other countries and its effectiveness. Sierra Vista Recycling: Arizona 360 learns more about upcoming changes to Sierra Vista’s recycling program that involves ending curbside pickup. Lorraine Rivera speaks to Public Works Director Sharon Flissar about how China’s decision to scale back accepting recyclable waste from the U.S. led to the city to rethink its program, and how it’s having a similar effect on communities across the state.