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Melissa Hughes: “Insofar as the tariffs have created a glut in the…”

Featuring: Melissa Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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Newsmakers: Melissa Hughes - CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Published | Video Starts at 06:37

And then the other side of that is a follow up question. Has the organic farming been hurt by the tariffs or I think Insofar as the tariffs have created a glut in the marketplace and oversupply, that's going to hurt all of agriculture. When there's too much supply versus demand, that makes it hard for everybody. Okay, the governor campaign in terms of economic development, on taking some of the emphasis away from a statewide organization and empowering regional and local officials. (06:37–06:46)

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Asserts that tariffs have led to a glut and oversupply in the marketplace, negatively impacting agriculture.

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