Wisconsin Chocolate Makers Fear ‘Breaking Point’ from Tariffs and High Cocoa Prices

Wisconsin chocolatiers say global cocoa supply disruptions, Trump administration tariffs are skyrocketing production costs

When shoppers go out to buy candy this Halloween, they could face a real fright at the price tag on chocolate.

There’s no trick for this treat. Wisconsin chocolate makers say that global cocoa supply disruptions and Trump administration tariffs are skyrocketing the cost to produce the confectionery in the state.

Seroogy’s Chocolates in De Pere has been making treats for over 125 years, and general manager Dan Jauquet told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that cocoa prices have hit unprecedented heights.   

To read more, please visit Wisconsin Public Radio.