Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has attributed the rising inflation affecting American families to the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump and the policies supported by congressional Republicans. In a recent video message, Pritzker stated that these federal actions have led to increased prices for groceries, gas, and pharmaceuticals. He argued that inflation is currently worse than it was when Trump took office and criticized Republican lawmakers for cutting essential assistance programs. To counteract these federal policies, Pritzker noted that Illinois has implemented various relief measures, including pausing a planned gas tax increase, eliminating sales tax on back-to-school items, and regulating insurance pricing. He emphasized the state’s efforts to provide direct economic relief to working families through a balanced budget aimed at lowering costs in housing, health care, and education. Meanwhile, economists have raised concerns about the broader economic implications of geopolitical tensions, particularly related to the Iran-Israel conflict, which could further exacerbate inflation and economic growth issues.