Chicago businesses uncertain as tariffs, trade war loom on the horizon

WGN 9 Chicago / by Dana Rebik and Ethan Illers / April 8, 2025

CHICAGO – Local business owners that sell imported goods are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, adjusting their orders as they try to anticipate how the higher costs will impact supply and demand.

For the last 50 years, Alcala’s Western Wear has been in business in West Town, importing most of their goods from Mexico and Canada.

Those products are now subject to 25% tariffs. View More Here.