Businessman and gov candidate Bill Berrien previously said he wants to bring tariffs to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — A new report revealed that the inflation economists were worried about, as a result of Trump’s tariffs, is starting to kick in as we saw prices rise in June. Despite consistent evidence that these tariffs are hurting Wisconsin’s farmers and families, new GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien gave a full throated endorsement to Trump’s tariffs, saying they are “positive for the country.” He even went one step further — saying that “he wants to replicate such policies at the state level.”
“Bill Berrien is so desperate to win Trump’s affections that he wants to double down on the president’s failed tariff war by slapping taxes on goods from other states like Iowa — this is a uniquely stupid idea that will further raise prices for Wisconsin’s farmers and families,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Philip Shulman. “While Bill Berrien may have the money to spend nearly half a million dollars on ads showing his allegiance to Trump, working families are trying to figure out how to balance their check books as a result of Trump’s tariffs, which will only get worse if Berrien is elected and gets his way.”
The report detailed the impact of tariffs, most notably revealing consumer prices rose 2.7% since last June and have been increasing at a steeper rate than previously reported. The negative impact Trump’s Tariffs have already had on working class families, and which are getting worse, include rising prices on groceries, along with appliances, toys, clothes, audio equipment, shoes, and sporting goods.
Trump’s tariffs are also supported by Congressional Republicans, including WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who boasted his support for the tariffs last month during a visit with farmers, despite their concerns regarding the impacts on their businesses.
