President Trump plans to reinstate tariffs on some imported metals from Brazil and Argentina. A trade expert talks with us about the likely impact. We also hear about an artwork lending library in Eau Claire. Plus, a look at the history of aluminum Christmas trees in Wisconsin.
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Eau Claire Gallery Starts Art Lending Library
A new program at an Eau Claire art gallery allows community members to try out art pieces in their homes for free, like a library. We talk with the program’s founder to learn more.
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Wisconsin-Made Evergleam Aluminum Trees Continue To Dazzle
The Evergleam Aluminum Christmas tree is more than meets the eye, it’s a piece of Wisconsin history. We learn more about the production of the iconic, now vintage, Christmas item from a Wisconsin Historical Society Curator.
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Trump Administration Reinstates Steel And Aluminum Tariffs On Brazil, Argentina
President Trump announced Monday that his administration would reinstate tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Brazil and Argentina. Trump alleges both countries have devalued their currencies and that this is hurting American farmers. We’ll talk with an expert about the impact this could have and how it fits into the Trump administration’s overall trade policy.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Bilhenry Walker Guest
- Joseph Kapler Guest
- Mark Copelovitch Guest
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