Trump's latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have Illinois businesses facing 'scary times'
WATCH: Illinois legislators differ on Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump: Detroit automakers get 30-day reprieve from Canada, Mexico tariffs
The White House press secretary said Trump decided to pause the 25% tariffs on auto imports after talking to officials with Ford, GM and Stellantis.
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How will new tariffs affect Illinois? Lawmakers express alarm
Gov. JB Pritzker and both of Illinois' U.S. senators are expressing alarm about how the state's economy will be affected by new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. Pritzker, who christened the tariffs "Trump's Tax on Working Families,
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday March 5th, 2025
In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square associate editor Greg Bishop reviews some of President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, and some responses from elected officials from Illinois.
Trump to implement new tariffs on Illinois’ largest trading partners as state faces uncertainty over economic projections
Illinois is highly dependent on oil and gas from Canada, meaning consumers could be in line for higher energy and gas prices due to Trump’s tariffs. About 72% of Illinois’ imports, or $47.4 billion, from Canada in 2023 was oil and gas, according to DCEO.
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As new tariffs take effect, Illinois leaders warn of potential impact
Retaliation came swiftly and Illinois leaders warned of potential harm to the state's economy as President Donald Trump's new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday.