Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s April 17, 2018 letter to President Trump warning of the devastating impact of Trump’s trade war with China on Wisconsin farmers.

A release from the Wisconsin Governor’s Office that discusses the effect of Chinese retaliatory tariffs are having on Wisconsin’s economy, agriculture, and farmers.

A release from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture that discusses the effect of Chinese retaliatory tariffs are having on Wisconsin’s economy, agriculture, and farmers.

Ukraine set up a “tariff race” to bleed the citizens for money — DPR Minister

February 20, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The citizens of Ukraine have faced another hike in prices for water supply and wastewater disposal, Ukrainian media reports. The population of the territory temporarily controlled by Ukraine will have to pay 23 to 27 UAH per cubic meter of water (60-70 rubles), DPR Minister for Construction Industry, Housing and Public Utilities Sector Sergey Naumets commented on the antinational policy the Ukrainian government pursues.
— Read on dnronline.su/en/2020/02/20/ukraine-set-up-a-tariff-race-to-bleed-the-citizens-for-money-dpr-minister/

WisEye Morning Minute: Legislators Discuss Helping Farmers

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

WisEye Morning Minute: Legislators Discuss Helping Farmers
— Read on mailchi.mp/wiseye.org/wiseye-morning-minute-legislators-discuss-helping-farmers

Trump could help China confront coronavirus by lifting the tariffs

February 5, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Trump could help China confront coronavirus by lifting the tariffs
— Read on news.cgtn.com/news/2020-02-05/Trump-could-help-China-confront-coronavirus-by-lifting-the-tariffs-NPW2Awaw0g/share_amp.html

Trump’s tariffs have backfired, according to a new government study

January 24, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Trump’s tariffs have backfired, according to a new government study – Vox
— Read on www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy-and-politics/2019/12/29/21041238/trump-tariffs-trade-war-federal-reserve-manufacturing-consumer-prices

Trump expands tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

January 24, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

President Trump on Friday signed a proclamation expanding tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from some countries.
— Read on thehill.com/policy/finance/479881-trump-expands-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports

Tariff war risk may go beyond economic loss

January 23, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

When US President Donald Trump announced he would be attending this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, many expected a toned-down version of the free trade-bashing Trump, whose tariff wars have caused serious damage to the world economy and the global value chain.
— Read on www.globaltimes.cn/content/1177743.shtml

No wonder!

Cracks appear in US-China ‘détente’ deal

January 18, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Fears grow that a phase two accord between Beijing and Washington will struggle to get off the drawing board

— Read on www.asiatimes.com/2020/01/article/cracks-appear-in-us-china-detente-deal/

Putin, Xi more trusted than Trump worldwide: poll

January 15, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The disapproval of Trump is largely driven by the administration’s decision to increase tariffs on imported goods.
— Read on thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/477462-putin-xi-more-trusted-than-trump-worldwide-poll

American Consumers, Not China, Are Paying for Trump’s Tariffs

January 6, 2020 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

American businesses and consumers, not China, are bearing the financial brunt of President Trump’s trade war, new data shows, undermining the president’s assertion that the United States is “taxing the hell out of China.”
— Read on www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/american-consumers-not-china-are-paying-for-trumps-tariffs/ar-BBYFV8g

DUH!!

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Tag: Tariffs

[2018] Governor Scott Walker’s Warning Letter to Trump about Trade Tariffs