Trump's threatened 25% tariff quickly drew retaliation from Canada, which imported about 30,000 RVs last year from the U.S. Most of those were made in the Elkhart area.

Farmers' positive sentiment towards the future spiked following the November election according to the latest Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer. That’s despite President-elect Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs that in the past have hurt farmers.

U.S. and China are expected to negotiate next month. Despite that, both countries either imposed or increased penalties on billions of dollars of goods earlier this month.

Pence says in the heavy manufacturing and agriculture state of Indiana, hes not worried about tariffs on steel as much as tariffs on crops, especially soybeans.

Of the 450 farmers surveyed around the state 72% said the effects of U.S. trade policies were putting their farm operations at risk.

Chamber President Kevin Brinegar says there are important trade issues that need to be addressed with China. But he cautions against putting U.S. businesses in the crosshairs.

The increased tariffs could soon make toilet paper, light fixtures, computers and furniture, more expensive.

Industry experts, business leaders and federal government representatives came together Wednesday to discuss impacts trade policies are having on Indiana companies.

Indiana Newsdesk spent a day in the fields with Clay County farmer Josh Butt to see how being put in the crosshairs of the trade war is affecting farmers.

Indiana is one of the top states in the U.S. for soybean production - a commodity hit by China's tariffs.