Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has delivered a powerful and direct takedown of Donald Trump’s latest round of economy-crushing tariffs, exposing the devastating impact they will have on working-class Americans while laying out a strong plan to protect his state from the financial fallout.
Pritzker Exposes Trump’s Lies on Tariffs
In a video posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Pritzker dismantled Trump’s dishonest rhetoric, making it clear that tariffs are simply another tax on the American people:
“Donald Trump is lying to you. Here’s the truth. It’s simple. Tariffs are a tax on Americans. When you buy something, you pay the tariff, not some foreign country.”
Trump’s latest economic disaster came when he imposed a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico—two of America’s largest trade partners. The results were immediate and catastrophic:
- Stock markets plummeted
- Grocery prices surged
- New car costs increased
- Electronics, toys, and prescription medicine became more expensive
Yet, Trump has no plan for the economic disaster he’s creating. Pritzker made that point clear:
“He doesn’t care about the farmer who relies on machinery from Canada to operate their farm, or the small business owner who needs supplies from Europe. Or the parents who need to feed their families every day at a reasonable cost.”
Trump’s Reckless Policies Are Hurting Americans
Governor Pritzker’s response is spot on—Trump’s tariff war is a direct attack on American workers and families. By raising the cost of everyday goods, Trump is placing an unnecessary financial burden on people who are already struggling with inflation.
Unlike Trump, who remains completely insulated from the hardships he’s creating, working families feel every penny of these rising costs.
“Egg prices don’t impact Trump,” one critic noted. “He has all the money and power he could ever want. He doesn’t care if you suffer.”
Pritzker’s Plan: A Real Solution for Working Families
While Trump is making life more expensive, Governor Pritzker is actively working to ease financial burdens for Illinoisans. He outlined his plan to protect residents from Trump’s economic destruction, highlighting key policies:
Eliminated the grocery tax to help reduce food costs
Raised the minimum wage so workers can earn more
Lowered income taxes for working families
Erased medical debt for nearly 300,000 Illinoisans
“While we can’t combat every part of Trump’s tax, it’s a start. Protecting Illinoisans from the economic hardship Trump is imposing is one of my most important missions as your governor,” Pritzker declared.
America Needs Leaders Like Pritzker
While many politicians talk tough, Pritzker is taking real action to shield his state from Trump’s reckless economic policies.
Illinoisans are fortunate to have a governor who fights for them, but the rest of America deserves the same protection. Trump’s dangerous policies must be confronted with smart, people-first leadership—the kind that J.B. Pritzker is demonstrating right now.
