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. What's more, Texas, the nation’s top exporter, relies heavily on international commerce, making it highly vulnerable to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Read more: From cattle to crude: How Trump's tariffs are rattling the Lone Star State
U.S. Postal Service implemented a 7.4% price hike including raising Forever stamps to 78 cents, as the organization works to overcome a projected $160 billion in losses.
Read more: USPS stamp prices rise: What to know
