Strengthening the water infrastructure along the border, an already costly initiative has the potential to become even more expensive.

As Fiesta approaches, ongoing tariffs on Chinese goods pose financial challenges for local businesses, potentially affecting the pricing of the coveted Fiesta medals.

While President Donald Trump has imposed his long-threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China this week, the short- and long-term effects are still unpredictable, according to a local economist.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross wrote a joint letter to state representatives to express their concerns over the potential impact of looming tariffs on the Texas auto industry.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the 6 O’Clock News for KSAT Q&A.

Nando Gonzalez, a sales manager at River City Produce, said things had been business as usual, but there was some hesitation over the weekend about what would happen.

Several San Antonio-area lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, agreed Sunday to appear at a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss the White House’s tariffs.

President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. Here is a list of products that may be affected.

Tariffs imposed on Feb. 1 will be 25% on imported goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imported goods from China. Trinity University economics department chair Dr. David Macpherson said tariffs on this scale have not been implemented since the Great Depression.

A local economist and the National Retail Federation say the Trump administration’s proposed tariff policies on $3 trillion of U.S. imports, which could boost domestic manufacturing and create more jobs, will likely raise consumer prices.