While the discussion began with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson declaring that the United States is in a "trade war," perhaps nothing captured the mood of local manufacturing and agricultural leaders better than their reaction when the Republican lawmaker asked them if there are any positives to the tariff situation created by the Trump administration.
Roughly half of the 15 participating industry leaders laughed sarcastically, and when Sen. Johnson (R-Wis.) steadied the conversation by saying, "I'm…
