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Pritzker calls Trump 'incompetent', says tariffs will hurt Illinois residents

Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump, calling him incompetent and stating that tariffs will negatively impact Illinois families.
Tariffs could raise prices on various goods, including groceries, gas, and cars, affecting consumers in Illinois, according to Pritzker.
Illinois relies heavily on trade with Canada and Mexico, exporting over $33 billion to these countries in 2023, as reported by the Illinois Department of Commerce.
Pritzker labeled the tariffs as 'Trump's taxes on working families,' indicating that they would lead to increased costs for residents in Illinois.

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Pritzker calls Trump 'incompetent', says tariffs will hurt Illinois residents

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called President Donald Trump "incompetent" in a social media blitz against the president's policies over the weekend, adding that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will hurt Illinois residents. "I know these are challenging times — and the Trump administration is trying to confuse the American people. That’s why it’s so important we speak plainly: Donald Trump is incompetent," Pritzker wrote on X. Tru…

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