The Sunday Times: Trump claims to speak for Main Street. This Texas town is unsure

April 12, 2025 Jason Feer, head of business intelligence at Poten & Partners, a consultancy in Houston, said “tariffs on imported metals, particularly steel and aluminium would have a major impact on the energy sector. Residential and commercial projects will also be hit.” Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, and rumours were swirling last week that building projects were being paused. According to a survey by the Dallas Fed, Texas Business Outlook, released this month, service and manufacturing sector growth has largely trended lower since last year.

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