President Donald Trump backed down on a threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%. Wisconsin congressmen discussed the impact.
A full-on trade war could be particularly painful in Wisconsin given its economy's close ties with Canada and the fact that it's a key political prize in presidential elections.
Tuesday's tariffs place a 25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico. The tariffs on Chinese goods were doubled, bringing the tax to 20%.
If President Trump does not resolve his dispute with our northern neighbors soon, the real victims will be U.S. consumers, businesses, and farmers.
A 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada went into effect Tuesday. President Trump also doubled tariffs on some Chinese goods from 10% to 20%.
Gov. Tony Evers accused congressional Republicans of abdicating their duty in allowing Trump's tariffs to move forward.
A day after offering Canada a one-month reprieve on punishing nearly across-the-board 25% tariffs, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs as soon as Friday on Canadian lumber and dairy products.
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Johnson listed Wisconsin manufacturers, builders and farmers as groups that could be impacted by Trump administration tariffs.
Canada’s decision to retaliate was not just about responding in kind; it was a strategic move aimed at pressuring key U.S. export industries.
Still, Wisconsin manufacturers expect to have a good 2025 even through the uncertainty facing the economy, according to a Wisconsin Manufacturing Report
Wisconsin consumers and businesses should expect to pay more for produce, fuel, building materials and other items as the result of new tariffs. A 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada ...