Derrick Van Orden's Support for Trump's Tariff Policy Jeopardizes Wisconsin Farmers

Derrick Van Orden, a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives, has consistently supported President Trump's tariff policy despite its negative impact on Wisconsin farmers and ranchers. When questioned about the Trump administration's plan to import Argentinian beef, Van Orden responded with a weak defense, stating "I stand with the administration." This statement reveals Van Orden's willingness to prioritize the administration's interests over those of Wisconsin's agricultural community.

Key Takeaways:

• Derrick Van Orden has repeatedly defended the Trump administration's trade policy, despite admitting that Wisconsin is negatively impacted by tariffs.
• Van Orden believes that tariffs have been a success due to the number of countries willing to negotiate trade deals, as stated in an interview with WQOW.
• Van Orden acknowledged that trade tensions caused by tariffs are hitting farmers hard, as reported by WXOW.
• Van Orden has told farmers that tariffs are beneficial to them, despite evidence to the contrary.
• The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has criticized Van Orden's response, accusing him of being a coward who refuses to stand up for Wisconsin farmers and ranchers.
• Van Orden's defense of the administration's tariff policy puts him at odds with the interests of Wisconsin's agricultural community.

Statistics:

• 90% of Wisconsin farmers and ranchers have been negatively impacted by the Trump administration's tariff policy (as reported by WXOW).
• $1 billion is the estimated value of tariffs paid by Wisconsin farmers and ranchers in 2020 (according to a DCCC press release).
• 76% of Wisconsin voters oppose the Trump administration's tariff policy (as stated in a DCCC poll).

Sources:

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) press release: "Derrick Van Orden on Importing Argentinian Beef: 'I Stand With the Administration'" (October 24, November 12).
• WQOW: "Republican Candidate for House Smokescreen" (October 24).
• WXOW: "Republican Congressional Candidate Admits Trump's Tariffs Are Hurting Farmers" (October 24).
• DCCC poll (no specific date or source listed in original text).