Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director/CEO, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity.
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‘Make America Affordable Again’ Meets Reality in Checkout Lines
A year after Trump’s return, Wisconsin residents report higher food costs and fewer extras as tariffs push prices up.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Despite Tariffs, Survey Indicates Wisconsin Manufacturers Bullish on Economy
Nearly three-quarters of Wisconsin manufacturers say they've been affected by tariffs.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
More Wisconsin Manufacturers Are Optimistic About State’s Economy
But annual survey finds hiring and retention remain key concerns.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers
Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Federal CHIPS Act Could Reduce State Manufacturers’ Shortage
'Every single product we ship will have at least one semiconductor.'
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State Manufacturers Embrace Automation
High percentage investing in robotics, cloud computing, other technology, citing labor shortage.
Nov 24th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
New Report Explores Manufacturing in Wisconsin
Companies are optimistic despite challenges with hiring, supply chain delays and inflation.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
