Examining the tariff war impact on Wisconsin manufacturing and agriculture [Video]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Thursday was another rough day for the stock market as the trade wars between President Trump and foreign allies continue.

After stemming steep losses on Wednesday, the DOW took another big dive on Thursday: 537 points, the third drop this week of more than 400 points.

That has riled up Canadians and brought retaliatory tariffs, but other countries have followed the same course, including China, which instituted new tariffs this week on u.s. agricultural products.

All of this will impact Northeast Wisconsin, home to manufacturers and farmers and the president’s supporters in the Wisconsin delegation are keeping a close eye on any trickle-down effects.

“Hopefully the goal would be to bring down all the tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade because that would be good for the world economy. Until that happens, we’re going to be going through a rough period. Now, all I can …