From cattle to crude: How Trump's tariffs are rattling the Lone Star State

As the Trump administration works to corral global trade relationships, the Lone Star State is saddling up for what could be a bumpy ride.Texas, the nation’s top exporter, relies heavily on international commerce, making it highly vulnerable to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. From cattle to cotton to crude, Texas trade contributed a cool $850 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. TRUMP ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT 30% TARIFFS AGAINST MEXICO, EU TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH Over the weekend, Trump announced plans to impose a 30% tariff on imports from