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May 2025 21

“People Are Not Happy With What He’s Doing”: Rep. Pocan Addresses Trump’s Tariffs

By | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, UpNorthNews Staff

President Trump surprised even some jaded observers with the size and scope of new tariffs on America’s trading partners, earning immediate criticism as a “Trump Tax” on US consumers.

While the president tried to claim the tariffs would address trade deficits, economists say the odds of a recession have grown even higher. Congressman Mark Pocan criticized the impact of the tariffs on Wisconsin price tags, export markets, and household finances.

Pocan will be on UpNorthNews Radio Friday morning at 7:30am across the Civic Media radio network and on the UpNorthNews Facebook and YouTube pages.

#wisconsin #trump #tariffs #economy

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May 2025 21

Two Reasons Why Trump’s Auto Tariffs Might Not Work

By | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, UpNorthNews Staff

TARIFF TROUBLES – A Hudson native with a long career of risk management for major financial institutions can explain two reasons why President Trump’s massive new tariffs on autos and auto parts may not work as intended.

First, in the short term, the disruption will increase Americans’ car prices by an estimated $6,000 at a minimum, while also causing job losses.

Second, in the long term, multinational companies know they can raise prices, absorb any losses, and wait for a new president who might end the trade war—because it’s still cheaper than building new factories in the US, as Trump claims will happen under his plan.

#wisconsin #wisconsinnews #trump

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May 2025 20

The Conversation That Prompted Emily Berge to Run Against Derrick Van Orden

By | Politics Video, POLITICS, UpNorthNews Staff

Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge officially announced her candidacy for Congress this week, hoping to unseat 3rd District Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in 2026.

Berge, who is also president of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, told UpNorthNews about the meeting with Van Orden that solidified her decision to get into the race. Even though homelessness, especially among veterans, is a national crisis, Berge says Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, refused to provide help and blamed the city.

Rebecca Cooke, who lost to Van Orden last November, has already announced her candidacy. Cooke and Berge would face off in a primary, along with any other Democrats who get into the race, in August of next year.

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May 2025 20

Chris Taylor Launches 2026 Campaign For WI 2026 State Supreme Court

By | Politics Video, POLITICS, UpNorthNews Staff

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor is running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the 2026 election. She’s planning to take on current Justice Rebecca Bradley, who is known for her conservative views and was appointed in 2015 by former Gov. Scott Walker.

Taylor, who used to serve in the state legislature and worked with Planned Parenthood, told WISN-TV’s, Upfront, that she’s jumping into the race because she believes Wisconsin deserves a fair and impartial court. She says judges should focus on protecting people’s rights—not pushing political agendas.

This race is important because it could shift the court further in a progressive direction. Right now, the court has a 4-3 liberal majority, and with another liberal justice (Susan Crawford) about to take office, Taylor’s win would make that a 5-2 split.

Taylor has been a strong voice on issues like abortion rights, gun safety, and labor protections.

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May 2025 20

The Biggest Cuts To Medicaid In History

By | Politics Video, POLITICS, Salina Heller

It’s all about the billionaires. 💵

Democratic Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin says Republicans are putting health care further out of reach for everyday people, “because they need to give tax handouts to their rich friends.”

In a committee, Republicans voted last week to cut off Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds—a longtime goal of the party—plus take away Medicaid health insurance from more than 13 million people.

✏️: Salina Heller

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