/economy-and-finance Economy and Finance en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:58:56 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-07-01/nike-executives-expect-trump-tariffs-to-cost-footwear-giant-1-billion The Oregon-based athletic wear company plans to mitigate the cost, in part, by raising consumer prices. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:58:56 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-07-01/nike-executives-expect-trump-tariffs-to-cost-footwear-giant-1-billion Kyra Buckley /business-and-labor/2025-05-05/jeld-wen-to-close-southern-oregon-factory-further-departing-klamath-county Jeld-Wen will be closing its Chiloquin door-making factory and laying off all 128 people who work there by the end of the year, according to a notice filed with Oregon officials last week. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:50:47 GMT /business-and-labor/2025-05-05/jeld-wen-to-close-southern-oregon-factory-further-departing-klamath-county Courtney Sherwood /economy-and-finance/2025-05-04/tariffs-will-translate-into-higher-prices-in-oregon-by-this-summer-if-they-havent-already Economists and companies warn that consumers have yet to feel the full effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but that prices are likely to spike this summer. Sun, 04 May 2025 13:14:00 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-05-04/tariffs-will-translate-into-higher-prices-in-oregon-by-this-summer-if-they-havent-already Kyra Buckley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9-25-entrepreneurs-to-pitch-ideas-at-northern-california-venture-conference Joining the Exchange to discuss the Venture Conference is Erik Janiszewski. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:02:28 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9-25-entrepreneurs-to-pitch-ideas-at-northern-california-venture-conference Mike Green, Natalie Golay /economy-and-finance/2025-04-23/oregon-attorney-general-sues-the-trump-administration-over-tariffs The state is leading a coalition of 12 states suing over tariffs. Oregon’s economy is highly trade-dependent. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:48:21 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-04-23/oregon-attorney-general-sues-the-trump-administration-over-tariffs Conrad Wilson, Kyra Buckley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-17/fri-9-40-encore-a-high-achievers-guide-to-thriving-in-retirement Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons talks about her new book with Vanessa Finney. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:05 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-17/fri-9-40-encore-a-high-achievers-guide-to-thriving-in-retirement Vanessa Finney /economy-and-finance/2025-04-08/californias-big-pension-funds-lost-billions-in-stock-market-selloff-can-they-recover-in-time The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:02 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-04-08/californias-big-pension-funds-lost-billions-in-stock-market-selloff-can-they-recover-in-time Adam Ashton /economy-and-finance/2025-03-12/tariff-threats-could-spook-investment-among-oregon-companies Oregon’s biggest trading partners include Mexico and Canada, but tariff threats from President Donald Trump could raise costs, strain business relationships. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:18:01 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-03-12/tariff-threats-could-spook-investment-among-oregon-companies Kyra Buckley /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-02-25/weds-9-am-report-education-spending-in-oregon-up-test-scores-down A research report on public spending in education and test score outcomes ranks Oregon among the nation's worst. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:12:28 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-02-25/weds-9-am-report-education-spending-in-oregon-up-test-scores-down Jane Vaughan, Natalie Golay /economy-and-finance/2025-02-13/some-tribes-are-using-sovereign-immunity-to-skirt-regulations-around-payday-lending The unique legal status of Native American tribes creates an opportunity that some use to host high-interest, online lending companies. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:46:07 GMT /economy-and-finance/2025-02-13/some-tribes-are-using-sovereign-immunity-to-skirt-regulations-around-payday-lending Justin Higginbottom