The 21st Show

What is the impact of President Trump’s tariff wars on Illinois?

 
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. AP Photo/Ben Curtis

As we continue looking at how President Trump Administration's tariffs are leaving an impact, we looked at Illinois and what it means as one of the top exporting states in the country.

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Guests:
 
Cecilé Shea

Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Global Security and Diplomacy, The Chicago Global Council on Public Affairs 
 
Barbara Ribbens
Director, the Carson and Iris Varner International Business Institute, Illinois State University