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Home » Press Releases » Opportunity Wisconsin: One year of Trump’s tariffs: Wisconsin families are still paying the price as Van Orden and Steil vote for them
Wisconsin families have paid $1,744 in tariff costs over the past year — and will pay even more in 2026 — as congressional Republicans refuse to act MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, President Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries around the world, setting off a year of rising costs for Wisconsin families and small businesses. Today, Op...