Map Estimates Where Trump Tariffs Are Hitting Hardest
Summary
President Donald Trump's tariffs have changed how much states pay to import goods into the U.S. The costs vary widely by state, with some states facing much higher tariff expenses, especially those with big manufacturing and auto industries.Key Facts
- The National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) tracked tariffs costs for each state from January 2025 to June 2026.
- California has the highest total tariff cost at about $63 billion, with major costs from cars, clothes, and batteries.
- Texas ranks second with $37 billion, heavily affected by manufacturing-related tariffs like steel and metals.
- Michigan is third with $23 billion, where cars and auto parts make up most tariff costs.
- States like Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming have the lowest total tariff costs, around $100 million or less.
- Michigan has the highest estimated tariff cost per household at $5,619, while Montana has the lowest at $228 per household.
- Tariffs were used as a tool to encourage U.S. manufacturing and negotiate trade deals with countries like China, Canada, and Mexico.
- Tariffs can increase prices for goods, which may affect what businesses and consumers pay.
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