Some companies in Chicago expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed plan to impose taxes on merchandise imported from Mexico and Canada, concern about what it means for future prices.
While the president continues commercial negotiations on Mexico and Canada, the co -founder and co -owner of the world for the world is preparing for the potential impact of definitions.
“I think one of the things that many beer factories agreed is that even sometimes increases the threat of price increases, whether or not, it can be enough for suppliers,” said Jeremy Zimer.
He told NBC Chicago that he is concerned about the cost of the offer and the ingredients that go up to his small company.
“We spend a lot of time as a beer factory just trying to make sure that we do not control prices, but rather keep them in control as much as possible so that Zimmer said” consumers. ”
Restaurant owners, who depend on imports, fruits and vegetables can eventually harm.
“We have already dealt with increases in our nutritional cost of up to 29 to 30 percent over the past few years, as the Labor Party has risen by 39 percent,” said Scott Winner, the co -owner of the 50th/ 50 restaurant group. “We raised prices several times on consumers so that nothing remains to offer.”
Trump suggested a 25 % tariff on Mexico and Canada. While the plan is currently hanging, the Trump administration has already achieved a 10 % tax on imported goods. Leaders in the commercial construction industry in Chicago against the president's plan.
“We are bound when the customs tariff comes when prices rise and supplies diminish,” said Tom Kocolic, the executive director of the general contractors at Czecholland. “We face more than 10,000 skilled merchants for our jobs, we put billions of dollars in the economy every year, and these projects do not occur at the rate they should be.”
Senator Dick Durbin said Canada is the first commercial partner in Illinois. He dealt with concerns of business and construction leaders, and Trump called for changing his course.
Durbin said: “My message to the Trump administration is when it comes to our economy here. Import and exports from Canada and Mexico are crucial to jobs in the United States and patients who have reasonable prices if they can buy in the store.” “Let's be studied, whether China, Canada, Mexico, or any other country. Let's think about our economy and how to make it stronger, and create good jobs for Americans along the way.”
