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President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican crude oil imports are having little effect on Houston-area refineries so far. But Ed Hirs, a UH energy fellow, says a recession is around the corner for the local economy.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/economy/2025/04/21/519299/houston-will-be-in-recession-by-summer-thanks-to-tariffs-falling-crude-oil-prices-uh-economist-forecasts/

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LyondellBasell will begin the closure of its Houston-area petroleum refinery at the end of January, the chemical company confirmed. Layoffs could be coming.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/01/23/511770/lyondells-houston-refinery-to-begin-closure-this-month/

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