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AJR 117

Relating to: calling for the immediate resolution to the trade war with China.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 11 co-sponsors

Wisconsin joint resolution urging federal government to immediately resolve U.S.-China trade tensions affecting state economy and businesses.

Read and referred to Committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · AJR 117

Legislative bill overview

AJR 117 is a Wisconsin legislative resolution calling for immediate resolution to trade tensions between the United States and China. As a joint resolution, it expresses the state legislature's position rather than enacting enforceable law, and would be directed toward federal policymakers. The bill has bipartisan sponsorship and was recently referred to the Rules Committee.

Why is this important

Trade policy directly affects Wisconsin's economy, particularly its manufacturing sector, agricultural exports, and small businesses that rely on global supply chains. Tariffs and trade restrictions can increase costs for Wisconsin consumers and businesses while potentially affecting demand for state exports like dairy, machinery, and industrial equipment. State legislatures sometimes use resolutions to signal constituent concerns to federal representatives and the administration on major economic policy issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity and solutions: The resolution calls for "immediate resolution" without detailing what terms Wisconsin considers acceptable, making it difficult to assess whether it supports negotiated compromise, tariff reduction, or other specific approaches
  • Federal authority: Trade policy is exclusively federal authority; Wisconsin's resolution is non-binding advocacy that may be viewed as either legitimate constituent input or inappropriate state interference in federal matters
  • Economic perspective divide: Different Wisconsin stakeholders have conflicting interests—manufacturers benefiting from China tariffs versus agricultural exporters and retailers harmed by retaliatory tariffs and higher consumer costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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