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Where Trump's tariffs hit hardest

A map showing estimated tariff impacts by state, as a per-household equivalent, due to executive orders imposed since January 2025. The range of tariff costs spans from $228 per household in Montana to nearly $6,000 per household in Michigan. States like California, Texas, Michigan and Georgia exhibit significant impacts, chiefly to their auto industries, while many western states show lesser costs.

Estimated tariff impacts per household

Data: Trade Partnership Worldwide, via National Taxpayers Union Foundation. Note: Includes tariffs mandated by executive order only. Totals through June 2026. Map: Brad Jennings/Axios

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Why diesel prices keep rising

A line chart that tracks daily futures prices for U.S. benchmark crude oil and diesel from Aug. 20, 2024, to Aug. 20, 2026. Crude oil moves from $73.17 to $84.39, dipping to $61.77 in August 2025. Diesel rises from $95.75 to $181.55 after falling to $94.23.

Futures prices for select U.S. energy products 

Data: NYMEX, FactSet; Note: Continuous contract futures prices on U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil and New York Harbor ultra-low sulfur diesel. Chart: Matt Phillips/Axios

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