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Good morning……

Prepare to pay more for what you buy, from shoes to computers to tomatoes.

That’s the message of national experts as the country digests news of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs.

A tariff is a tax imposed on a good coming into the U.S. The tax is assessed on the importer, whether it’s of a 2×4 from Canada or avocadoes from Mexico. Economists say that increased cost in some fashion gets passed on to consumers.

When those impacts will show up isn’t clear, and the Enterprise is working to track how this will affect the people of Malheur County.

Congressman Cliff Bentz, the Republican from Ontario, hasn’t responded yet to the request from the Enterprise for his reaction to the tariffs.

A month ago, with tariffs announced just on Canada and Mexico, Bentz told the Bend Bulletin, “I think prices will increase,” adding, “I hope they don’t, because I go to the grocery store often, and the prices are really high.”

He also suggested in an interview with Portland’s KATU that the tariffs were needed to protect the onion industry.

“The people in the onion business are hopeful that some of the onions flooding in from Mexico will slow down, and their businesses won’t continue to be on the verge of insolvency,” Bentz said.

As the tariffs take hold, we want to hear from consumers, business owners, farmers and ranchers about the impact. If you already have been notified of a price increase from a supplier, for instance, let us know. Send an email to reporter Steven Mitchell ([email protected]).

Meantime, here’s recent reporting for your local journalists at the Enterprise.

–Les Zaitz, editor and publisher

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Fate of informal RV parks in Vale rests on costly engineering
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Fate of informal RV parks in Vale rests on costly engineering
Effort to provide affordable RV spots clashing with government requirements in Vale. The operator is staying mum about plans for two RV camping sites.
2 Apr 2025
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High school student, former councilor put on Ontario committee
Two empty seats on Ontario’s Diversity Advisory Committee were filled by Mayor Debbie Folden despite concerns the committee’s existence may jeopardize federal funding.
2 Apr 2025
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High school student, former councilor put on Ontario committee
Two empty seats on Ontario’s Diversity Advisory Committee were filled by Mayor Debbie Folden despite concerns the committee’s existence may jeopardize federal funding.
2 Apr 2025
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Grant moves Project Hope toward reality
Lifeways, an Ontario mental health provider, has received a $15 million state grant to begin construction of a behavioral crisis center to help those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
2 Apr 2025
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Grant moves Project Hope toward reality
Lifeways, an Ontario mental health provider, has received a $15 million state grant to begin construction of a behavioral crisis center to help those struggling with addiction and mental illness.
2 Apr 2025
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Feds set to end local farm buys for food banks
A federal program that allowed the local food bank to purchase food from area farms is set to end this fall.
1 Apr 2025
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Feds set to end local farm buys for food banks
A federal program that allowed the local food bank to purchase food from area farms is set to end this fall.
1 Apr 2025
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Nyssa students stage ‘Anastasia, the Musical’
Musical numbers, elaborate costuming and more come to the Nyssa High School stage as students present “Anastasia the Musical” April 3-5.
27 Mar 2025
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Nyssa students stage ‘Anastasia, the Musical’
Musical numbers, elaborate costuming and more come to the Nyssa High School stage as students present “Anastasia the Musical” April 3-5.
27 Mar 2025
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Ontario mechanic gets a break from federal judge in drug case
An Ontario man caught with nearly 300 grams of methamphetamine was put on probation by a federal judge recently. The 64-year-old mechanic is being traeted for an addiction, court filings…
27 Mar 2025
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Ontario mechanic gets a break from federal judge in drug case
An Ontario man caught with nearly 300 grams of methamphetamine was put on probation by a federal judge recently. The 64-year-old mechanic is being traeted for an addiction, court filings…
27 Mar 2025
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PHOTOS: Ontario hosts baseball invitational
The Ontario High School baseball team hosted its annual invitational and picked up its first win of the season.
31 Mar 2025
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PHOTOS: Ontario hosts baseball invitational
The Ontario High School baseball team hosted its annual invitational and picked up its first win of the season.
31 Mar 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
31 Mar 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
31 Mar 2025
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Obituary from the Enterprise, April 2, 2025: Dale William Allen
Obituary from the Enterprise, April 2, 2025: Dale William Allen
2 Apr 2025
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Obituary from the Enterprise, April 2, 2025: Dale William Allen
Obituary from the Enterprise, April 2, 2025: Dale William Allen
2 Apr 2025
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Over 500 runners gather for Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
Upwards of 500 people competed in the 10th annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge on Saturday, March 22, outside Adrian.
24 Mar 2025
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Over 500 runners gather for Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
Upwards of 500 people competed in the 10th annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge on Saturday, March 22, outside Adrian.
24 Mar 2025

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