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Cato Video • April 29, 2025 

# A Conversation with Rick Woldenberg 

Scott Lincicome recently sat down with Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources—a Chicago-based manufacturer of educational toys for young children—to discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on his business.

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##### Rick Woldenberg 

CEO, Learning Resources

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##### [Scott Lincicome](/people/scott-lincicome)

Vice President, General Economics and Stiefel Trade Policy Center, Cato Institute

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