By My Cherie Johnson
KLAX-TV 31
Newly enacted tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to create ripple effects across Central Louisiana, affecting key industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation. Local businesses are bracing for increased costs, while consumers are already seeing higher prices at grocery stores.
At Mac’s Fresh Market in Pineville, shoppers like Kurt Gautreaux noticed rising costs for essentials such as eggs and meat. “Prices of meat and everything else went up,” Gautreaux said.