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There are 17 propositions on the ballot on November 4, including the special election for Senate District 9, which encompasses Fort Worth and much of Tarrant County. Texas voters have the opportunity to make major investments in Texas’ workforce, infrastructure, and provide tax relief for businesses and individuals. Voters will have the opportunity to build […]
The Fort Worth Chamber is urging our lawmakers to fully support the F-35 Lightning II program in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical authorization bill determines the scope of funding for defense and military programs in the upcoming year. The F-35 program is our nation’s most advanced and connected fighter […]
Trade this week is running hot on multiple fronts. The Federal Circuit’s ruling against IEEPA tariffs is already heading toward a Supreme Court showdown this November, while the administration presses ahead with a new Japan tariff deal and prepares for the USMCA’s upcoming review. Mexico is weighing tariffs on China and other non-FTA partners even […]
President Trump is leaning on national security to justify a fresh wave of tariffs, while floating new threats on Chinese magnets and digital taxes. At the same time, the administration is moving to end de minimis shipping benefits, even as foreign postal services pause their own reforms. The White House is refining existing trade deals […]
From Beijing to Bangalore, tariffs are setting the tempo. China’s making “significant steps” to address U.S. concerns, while India braces for a fresh 25% duty and Japan gets a rare refund deal as 15% tariffs are folded into MFN rates. At home, Apple’s dropping a cool $100B to lure suppliers stateside, retailers are leaning on […]
If trade were a game of Monopoly, President Trump just bought half the board and raised rent on everyone — again. Deals were announced with Europe, Japan, China (sort of), and even the Philippines, each one stamped with those now-familiar 15% tariffs, as if it’s become the presidential default setting. Meanwhile, Mexico’s tomatoes are taking […]
There are less than eight weeks until sine die. With over 10,300 bills filed, 900 bills–and counting–have passed the House and/or Senate. A top priority of the Fort Worth Chamber’s 89th legislative agenda includes the support to preserve economic development incentives and a tax system that stimulates economic growth. Research & Development Investments One of […]
