Amazon's Prime Day 2025 could feature fewer deals and lower inventory as third-party sellers retreat amid rising import costs tied to new tariffs Some Amazon sellers are scaling back discounts or skipping Prime Day entirely due to a 145% tariff on Chinese imports im… The United States’ tariffs on Chinese imports spurred the country to impose its own tariffs on American goods in retaliation That could impact the country’s status as a top trading partner in Southwest Washington In 2024, the ports of Longview, Kalama and Vancouver shipped exports from the three ports included 9.29 million metric tons of corn, 8.54 metric tons of wheat, 7.25 million metric tons of soybeans, according to a Pacific Merchant Shipping Association report issued earlier this year making the country the top destination for the region’s commodities exports even if the volume shipped there had fallen 11.2% from the previous year director of external communications at the Port of Longview confirmed last week in an email that the port’s marine terminal tenant EGT ships soy products to China “We have not seen a drastic decrease in traffic here but are tracking it carefully.” EGT is a joint venture between global food company Bunge a farmer-owned cooperative called Agtegra and Pan Ocean America a subsidiary of Korean agricultural trading and logistics business Harim Trump’s tariff policy comes just as the same time an expansion designed to triple its soybean meal storage capacity was set to go online according to a release from the summer of 2023 Washington State Department of Agriculture spokesman Daniel Schafer said in an emailed statement to The Daily News that the agency is “committed to supporting Washington’s agricultural community including navigating potential impacts from tariffs.” Schafer said Washington exports a significant portion of its agricultural products and if key trading partners impose tariffs increase costs for producers and potential losses of market share to competitors based in other countries He said the organization is working with others in the industry to assess impacts and support solutions He added that the agency has an international marketing department available to help farmers and shippers with their tariff-related questions and concerns Within the department are representatives with expertise in different international markets to help match buyers of Washington products with sellers Schafer encourages growers and shippers to reach out to the department with tariff-related questions or to share with them impacts on their business by visiting agr.wa.gov/international Nick Morgan is a news reporter for The Daily News covering business Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day Amazon's Prime Day 2025 could feature fewer deals and lower inventory as third-party sellers retreat amid rising import costs tied to new tari… Access the latest Lower Columbia news in The Daily News app that lets you select the topics that matter most to you Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account stands behind a sign that reads "Restore Democracy," at R.A Long Park during the 50501 rally on Saturday said he is unhappy with the cuts to food banks: "There's gonna be a lot of hungry people this summer." “Hating hate will make America great,” during a protest against the Trump administration on Saturday She described herself as a fifth-generation marcher Long Park during the 50501  rally on Saturday He explained his reason for joining the demonstration "I feel the world is falling apart; our nation is falling apart," and expressed his desire for normalcy Long Park during the 50501 protest on Saturday "we are resisting the Trump administration," and that she is concerned about potential cuts to the Social Security and Medicare Saturday's protest took place again at R.A Organizers estimate at least 800 people joined the "Hands Off!" rally in the Longview Civic Circle on Saturday Joseph Medical Center picketed outside of the hospital on April 29 Contract negotiations were stalled as nurses demanded higher wages and better health care Local patients with urgent medical conditions who need immediate attention may be transferred from Longview’s hospital to Vancouver this weekend — a distance of 40 miles A PeaceHealth official says emergency patients at Longview’s St. John Medical Center needing a trauma surgeon this weekend may be transferred to Vancouver or other nearby hospitals The Longview hospital’s Emergency Department will be open 24/7 “as always,” but this weekend — from Friday May 5 — the hospital will have “temporary adjustments that impact our weekend trauma and general surgery coverage,” according to an email from Debra Carnes PeaceHealth’s director of marketing and communications for its Columbia network of hospitals including PeaceHealth St John in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver “If patients are seen in our Emergency Department or hospital this weekend and require emergency surgical care they may be transferred to either PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver or other nearby available facilities,” Carnes said trauma surgeons treat serious injuries including motor vehicle accidents and assaults Carnes did not explain why the adjustments to surgery coverage had been made PeaceHealth St. John is classified as a Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Southwest is a Level II Trauma Center We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at newsroom@news-journal.com or call us at 903-757-3311 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: “Hating hate will make America great,” during a protest against the Trump administration at R.A May 2, 2025 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT June 15 at the Longview Convention Complex Nichols takes the stage Saturday, June 14 with Sheila and the Caddo Kats opening. New Orleans band Bag Of Donuts Nichols has a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music’s past and present that has earned him more than two billion cumulative audio streams/views and a half-dozen No His songs like “Brokenheartsville,” “Size Matters,” “Gimme That Girl,” “Sunny and 75,” and “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” have earned Nichols CMA and ACM awards and three Grammy nominations Sheila and the Caddo Kats showcases the vocals of Marshall native Sheila Clark Fox two-time winner of Nashville’s Entertainer of the Year The Kats draw on an acclaimed international rhythm section to present a performance that takes listeners back in time The band’s third album “Country Soul Living in the City” won 2022’s Album of the Year at the World’s Largest Independent Awards Ceremony Guests get a taste of New Orleans on the night when Bag of Donuts brings its flamboyant performance combining showmanship New Orleans named Bag of Donuts one of the most popular local acts and they have several times been named Offbeat Magazine’s Cover Band of the Year Following the Bill Bussey Balloon Glow both Friday and Saturday nights crowds are treated to a drone performance each featuring 350 drones creating a unique 3D show in the sky One of the most talked-about features of last year’s event the drone show will warm up crowds for the headlining entertainment each night All ticketed events will be held at the Longview Convention Complex which includes (weather permitting) special shape balloon inflations Bill Bussey Balloon Glows and more in addition to the live music and drone shows National Hot Air Balloon Championships kick off the action in the air with world-class pilots engaged in competition flights over Longview starting Tuesday Tickets are now on sale. Get more information about this year’s event on www.gtbr.net electric transmission infrastructure projects 2025 — Longview Infrastructure (“Longview”) a newly formed electric transmission development and investment platform today announced it has secured an equity commitment from Stonepeak a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $72 billion in assets under management Data center and electrification-driven growth in electricity demand increasing adoption of renewable energy sources and the need for grid reliability are driving significant new transmission investment to ensure communities have uninterrupted access to essential services Longview and Stonepeak will focus on originating and operating electric transmission infrastructure projects across the United States to address this need are industry veterans with extensive knowledge of the transmission industry which we believe will be a key differentiator in addressing the compelling opportunities in this essential U.S We look forward to working hand-in-hand with them to develop the Longview platform.” “We are excited to partner with Stonepeak to pursue transmission projects across the United States to help enhance connectivity across communities Rising energy demand and an ever-changing energy landscape requires a historic buildout of transmission infrastructure deep understanding of the transmission space and operational expertise in building platforms will enable us to effectively scale the team and meet the need in transmission head-on.” Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Stonepeak and Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal advisor to Longview Longview Infrastructure collaborates with Independent System Operators (ISOs) and communities to finance and deliver transmission projects around the United States. Founded by LS Power and NextEra Energy Transmission alumni Eric Hayes and Ben Sumers, the Company is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri and has offices in San Francisco, California. Visit www.longviewinfra.com to learn more Longview Public Works Director Chris Collins highlights details within the new request for proposals for the next contract to operate Hope Village at the April 24 meeting The city seeks a licensed behavioral health agency to run the "tiny house" low-barrier homeless shelter on city-owned property Longview crews plan to shut off water in Columbia Valley Gardens at 8 a.m A contractor will install a fire hydrant at 2518 36th Ave. so water will be shut off in the 2400-2600 blocks of 36th Ave. the city advises people to limit toilet use and to turn off water heaters at the circuit breaks as well as irrigation timers Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Longview Public Works Director Chris Collins highlights details within the new request for proposals for the next contract to operate Hope Vil… A crowd estimated to be at least 250 people lined both sides of 15th Avenue in downtown Longview on Thursday May 1 to take part in a May Day demonstration organized by Lower Columbia Indivisible The event was in solidarity with International Workers Day events supporting workers and voicin… Hundreds of locals of all ages lined both sides of 15th Avenue late Thursday afternoon to voice deeply held concerns about the current presidential administration, as well as to show support for laborers of all stripes including union workers and federal employees reeling from cutbacks estimated a turnout of at least 250 people at the May Day demonstration at 15th and Kessler Boulevard “This is way more than I was expecting,” Rutherford said Rutherford said the rally was in solidarity with International Workers’ Day demonstrations across the United States “We want to honor all workers in the United States,” Rutherford said immigrants — whatever classification you put yourself in Those who didn’t make the event can attend another rally being organized by Cowlitz County 50501 or FiftyFiftyOne scheduled for noon Saturday at the Longview Civic Circle at R.A Those participating in Saturday’s demonstration are asked to bring nonperishable food items because the event will also feature a canned food drive benefiting Lower Columbia CAP Demonstrators at Thursday’s event near PeaceHealth St John Medical Center each had their own reasons for coming out and brandishing signs Among the youngest demonstrators was Amina Shellman Long who attended the rally to support LGBTQ rights but I still want my voice to be heard," said Amina Shellman Shellman attended the May Day rally on 15th Avenue Thursday concerned that the current administration will impact her school's accepting environment for LGBTQ students but I still want my voice to be heard,” Shellman said Pam McCutcheon of Kelso livestreamed the rally on TikTok that's a big deal to me." Pam McCutcheon of Kelso voiced concerns about the current administration's deportations without due process at the May Day rally Thursday on 15th Avenue in Longview “I’m looking to build community as we protest all of the things that the Trump administration is doing that is unconstitutional,” McCutcheon said. “Grabbing people, not giving them due process Julie Barry of Longview carried a sign that said “Crush ICE.” “We should be viewing every person as our brothers,” Barry said She also voiced concerns about women’s rights “My granddaughter is 11 years old,” Barry said were among roughly a dozen demonstrators from Longview Presbyterian Church who participated in the rally were among roughly a dozen members of Longview Presbyterian Church who joined hundreds attending the May Day rally along 15th Avenue near Kessler Boulevard Freece said he works with the food pantry and is concerned about federal cutbacks He voiced concerns about the expansion of executive power in the current administration as well as that the constitution isn’t being followed and said he’s disappointed to see few Republican senators and congressional representatives standing up to the president “They seem to be pretty complicit,” Freece said Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter