There’s an unexpected place starting to feel the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade war: Kentucky. 

Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove visited Governor Andy Beshear, the Democrat leading the red state, to understand the economic consequences tariffs have had on Kentucky’s manufacturing industry – and its iconic bourbon. Wingrove sits down with host Sarah Holder to talk about their conversation and his time in the bluegrass state.

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There&rsquo;s an unexpected place starting to feel the impact of US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s trade war: Kentucky.&nbsp;
Bloomberg&rsquo;s Josh Wingrove visited Governor Andy Beshear, the Democrat leading the red state, to understand the economic consequences tariffs have had on Kentucky&rsquo;s manufacturing industry &ndash; and its iconic bourbon. Wingrove sits down with host Sarah Holder to talk about their conversation and his time in the bluegrass state.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-07/kentucky-governor-grapples-with-tariffs-says-2028-call-can-wait">Kentucky Governor Grapples With Tariffs, Says 2028 Call Can Wait - Bloomberg</a>

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The Front Lines of Trump's Trade War? Look at Kentucky

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