Great Falls Rising is hosting a forum Tuesday night on U.S. trade policies. 

The forum will focus on trade issues affecting Montana and the U.S.

Thepanel includes Erik Somerfeld, treasurer of Montana Farmers Union; Shane Etzwiler, director of the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce; and Bob Funk, communications director of the Montana AFL-CIO.

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After answering prepared questions for the first 45 minutes, the panelists will take audience questions.

The discussion is part of Great Falls Rising’s monthly meetings. The June 26 event begins with a mix and mingle period from 6-6:30 p.m. and the forum starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will be at the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Ave. N.

All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Great Falls Rising is a non-partisan progressive organization that gathers monthly to explore issues related to human rights, equality of opportunity, and a sustainable future through respectful dialogue, education and advocacy.