Wisconsin businesses back Trump's China tariffs

Wisconsin businesses back Trump's China tariffs, but worry about tariffs on Mexico, Canada
The Trump administration could soon implement tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, impacting the U.S. and Wisconsin's top three trade partners.
Trump threatens China: More tariffs are coming on Feb. 1
President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that even more tariffs could be coming as soon as next week: This time China was his target, as Trump threatened to unleash a wave of higher taxes on imports from America’s second-biggest trading partner.
China Responds to Trump's 'Big Power' Tariff Threat
In the run up to the election Trump, who described tariffs as "the most beautiful word in the dictionary," vowed hikes as high as 60 percent on Chinese goods, saying this would not only protect domestic industries but serve as critical tax revenue. Economists have pointed out such a move would raise costs for American consumers.
Factbox-All of Donald Trump's tariff threats
However, Trump's threats have changed over time, ranging from small levies to ones exceeding 200%, leaving other nations and businesses unclear of what is to come next. Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related threats.
Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China
The Trump administration is discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports. Trump said the EU also has troubling trade surpluses with the United States.
Trump ‘Serious as a Heart Attack’ About Launching Trade War With Canada and Mexico
Donald Trump is “very serious” about unleashing unilateral tariffs on neighbors Mexico and Canada without even giving them a chance to negotiate. Some of Trump’s closest advisors said the dramatic action could take place within days.
Tariff Showdown: Trump Puts the Squeeze on Mexico, Canada, and Colombia
Major Tariff Announcement: 25% on Imports from Mexico and Canada The import from Mexico and Canada has faced a 25% tariff declared by President Donald Trump, set to start on February 1, 2025. They would include a
Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like
President Donald Trump has been talking about tariffs for so long that it feels like we know exactly what’s coming. But we kind of have no idea.
Domestic economic concerns outweigh tariff uncertainty for China: Strategist
Societe Generale's Asia equity strategist, Franz Benzimra, outlines China's domestic concerns that he believes will drive ...
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A big, beautiful Trump deal with China?
I T SOUNDS ODD, but hints keep piling up that President Donald Trump is tempted by a big, beautiful deal with China’s Xi ...
Mapping the impact of tariffs on supply chains
Understanding the extent to which companies will be impacted by tariffs involves knowing where they source their materials.
Trump says new tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors are coming soon
Though the United States is the global leader in designing chips, the vast majority of chip production happens overseas, ...
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Covering Trump’s proposed tariffs? Here are 4 things you need to know
The Journalist's Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar on covering tariffs. Watch the recording and read key ...
Donald Trump Fires "Tremendous Tariff-Maker" Warning At India, China
Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced India, China, and Brazil as "tremendous tariff-maker(s)" and said his government would not ...
Donald Trump pledges sweeping tariffs on steel, semiconductors and other imports
President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, ...