The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce released the following statement regarding global tariffs announced this week.
“The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is passionate about expanding economic growth, opportunity, and jobs for all our communities here in Illinois and across the nation. Imposing blanket tariffs only serves to increase costs for businesses of all sizes and industries, raise the price of everyday goods for families, and disrupt the supply chain and the ability for our companies to plan for the future. Rather than imposing broad tariffs, we encourage elected officials to focus on policies that promote growth, create common sense regulations, and strengthen our skilled and dynamic workforce. Chicagoland’s business community is proud to be among the leading trade partners around the globe and we stand ready to work with elected officials to find real solutions that build on our successes and continue to drive innovation, growth, and resiliency for decades to come,” said Jack Lavin, President and CEO of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.