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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump tariffs: Milwaukee businesses feel impact
The Brief Some Milwaukee businesses say they are impacted by President Donald Trump's tariff increases. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Wisconsin's three largest trading partners are Canada, Mexico and China. The administration put a 90-day tariff pause into effect, which applies to all countries except China. MILWAUKEE - From beer to barley, some Milwaukee businesses are laying out the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff increases. Local perspective Cozied on the Milwaukee River and known for its unique beer, Lakefront Brewery celebrates 414 Day. President Russ Klisch said on a day celebrating all things Milwaukee, he faces challenges on an international level. Russ says he was exporting gluten-free beer to Canada, but because of Canada's reciprocal tariff on U.S. products, Canada isn't buying it. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android That's about 4% of the brewery's production. "Our new grist has been going to Canada. It is our gluten-free beer," he said. "We don't know the uncertainty, we don't know how it is going to affect the economy." What they're saying Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Wisconsin's three largest trading partners are Canada, Mexico and China. On Monday, she talked with local businesses impacted by President Trump's tariff policies. "I've talked to so many Wisconsinites who are still recovering from their injuries and the harm caused by his first trade-war and his first term," Baldwin said. The backstory In a media briefing Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters more than 75 countries have reached out to make deals with the U.S. in response to the tariff increases. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News The administration put a 90-day tariff pause into effect, which applies to all countries except China. It expires July 9. Leavitt said to trust the process. "The president's point about his trade and tariff agenda is to bolster our manufacturing industries here in our country," she said. "To bring down the cost of living here in our country and to ensure we are maintaining critical supply chains here in America." What they're saying Bill Berrien, CEO of Pindel Global Precision and Liberty Precision in New Berlin, provided the following statement: "I'm a Wisconsin manufacturer. We make things in the USA and sell them around the world. I've been fighting decades of practices by China that have skewed the playing field away from the American people and President Trump is trying to level it back. That means we can continue to put more money into Wisconsin manufacturing and upskill our workers so people can make higher wages. At Never Out of the Fight PAC, we want to work with President Trump to create that opportunity for everyone to be in the fight for prosperity." The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Take a look at how Milwaukee celebrated 414 Day
Milwaukee's official holiday 414 Day, also known as Milwaukee Day, was celebrated throughout the city Monday, April 14. Here's a look at some of the festivities that highlighted the day of Milwaukee pride: This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Take a look at how Milwaukee celebrated 414 Day
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will be lit on both sides this summer, as east-side light installation to start
Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will soon be illuminated on both sides. In celebration of 414 Day on Monday, Light the Hoan announced that the installation of lights on the east, harbor-facing side of the bridge will begin this month. After the installation is done, the bridge will be lit on both sides. The east-side lighting project is expected to be finished in June, Light the Hoan said in a news release Monday. "Lighting the east side will extend the joy and visibility of this now-iconic landmark to even more people across the city," Light the Hoan said. Light the Hoan, a nonprofit organization, first illuminated the west side of the Hoan Bridge in the fall of 2020 after a four-year crowdfunding effort. Each bulb represents a donation from an individual, business or organization. The lights have been shining nightly since October 2020, according to the organization. Over the years, the lights have changed color to honor members of the community, celebrate holidays and important sports moments, and mark elections, graduations and more. "The Hoan Bridge is more than a piece of infrastructure — it's Milwaukee's bridge," Light the Hoan executive director Erika Smith said. "Over the past five years, it has become a symbol of our city's resilience, progress and creativity. This next phase of lighting is something we can all celebrate — as it will now be visible from Milwaukee's south lakefront and even to those flying into the city." Light the Hoan said illuminating the east side will allow the organization to engage with more people and create new opportunities for interactive programming. The organization is still accepting bulb donations and dedications. An official east-side lighting ceremony will take place this summer, though the date hasn't been announced. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will be lit on both sides this summer
