How President Trump’s tariff plans may impact Connecticut’s businesses and consumers

10/02/2025 49 min
How President Trump’s tariff plans may impact Connecticut’s businesses and consumers

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President Trump has implemented tariffs on goods from China, and imports from Mexico and Canada may soon be affected as well. This hour, we offer “tariffs 101” – a look into what tariffs are, why the Trump administration is advocating for them, and how consumers and businesses in Connecticut may be impacted. We hear from business leaders across Connecticut on how they are preparing for upcoming changes. And, we explore how tariffs have impacted the U.S. economy in the past. GUESTS: Lisa Hagen: Federal Policy Reporter, CT Public and CT Mirror Dr. Mohammad Elahee: Professor of International Business, Quinnipiac University Wayne Pesce: President, CT Food Association Chris Davis: Vice President of Public Policy, CBIA Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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