April 11, 2025

How Tariffs Wisconsin's Agriculture and Manufacturing Industry, Driving in Severe Weather Dos & Don'ts, and the SAVE Act is Voter Suppression

1 hour

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey shares her remarks on the Trump administration revoking their Tariffs for 90 days except on China which have now increased to a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. She talks about how this will impact Wisconsin industries. To gain more understanding Agricultural Economist Charles “Chuck” Nicholson joins Kristin to talk about the likely impact of tariffs on the dairy industry in Wisconsin. Nicholson explains the ecosystem of trade in the dairy industry, what we import and export, how this will impact the job market as nearly 300,000 Wisconsin jobs are in agriculture or manufacturing, and his thoughts on which countries would be the most important to prioritize deals with. Later Kristin shares her Tariff shopping guide on which what goods we should buy now to avoid higher prices. Then WTMJ's Debbie Lagaza shares her information on what to do while driving in severe weather as Tornado weather creeps upon us. Also, the Republican-led House just passed the SAVE Act — a bill critics say could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. Kristin breaks down the Save Act exactly is and how it is voter suppression.

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