MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) – Gov. Evers blasted President Trump and Republicans on Monday for starting a trade war with Canada, Wisconsin’s largest export partner.
According to Evers’ press release, Evers called out Republicans in Congress for caving to Trump on his erratic tariffs and reckless trade wars, leaving Wisconsin farmers and producers behind. In 2025, Canada was Wisconsin’s largest export partner, with exports to the country valued at over $7.5 billion.
A recently released report found that, as of June 30, 2026, the average American household has spent about $2,072 more on gas, electricity and tariff-affected goods since President Trump took office for his second term and Republicans secured control of the U.S. Congress. That total increases to $3,569 for a typical household if they receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. According to the report, in Wisconsin, households have paid roughly $2,035 and $3,548 more during this time period, respectively, with costs only expected to increase during the remainder of the year.
Evers released the following statement on Monday:
“Time and time again, President Trump and Republicans are causing costs to go up and making life even harder for ranchers, farmers, and producers across America, including here in America’s Dairyland—and where in the hell are Republicans in Congress?
“Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, working families, seniors, and veterans are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table, and now, many are having to go without healthcare coverage because Republicans made that more expensive, too.
“Republicans are leaving America’s Dairyland and our farmers and producers behind. All Wisconsinites have to show for President Trump and Republicans taking over Congress is having to spend thousands more of their hard-earned paychecks on gas, electricity, healthcare, and other household goods we depend on every day.
“It’s reckless and ridiculous—and this chaos should’ve ended a long time ago, but Republicans in Congress said no. Disgraceful.”
Republican members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation include:
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin)U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01)U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06)U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07)U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08)
Copyright 2026 WEAU. All rights reserved.