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Executive Order 2025-03

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO RESPOND TO INCREASED COSTS FOR ILLINOIS CONSUMERS AND SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS STEMMING FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S TARIFF POLICY

July 14, 2025

WHEREAS, the United States has announced and implemented numerous tariffs on imports since April 2, 2025 (“U.S. Tariffs”); and,

WHEREAS, U.S. Tariffs were as high as 145% on all imports from certain countries, including major trading partners such as China; and,

WHEREAS, many countries, including the United States’ biggest trading partners, have announced and implemented retaliatory tariffs on American goods, including those manufactured in Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, U.S. Tariffs have raised prices for Illinois consumers, increased the price of manufacturing for local industries, led to supply chain disruptions and sourcing challenges, raised prices for local businesses, and weakened the export market for goods manufactured in Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, U.S. Tariffs are disrupting established supply chains across various sectors, bringing about uncertainty for manufacturers and small businesses, ultimately driving up costs for consumers; and,

WHEREAS, U.S. Tariffs and the corresponding retaliatory tariffs have harmed Illinois’ economic growth, supply chains, and industrial output; and,

WHEREAS, the harms from U.S. Tariffs and corresponding retaliatory tariffs are disrupting essential supply networks across vital sectors of the Illinois economy, such as medical supply chains, food processing, construction, and all facets of the Illinois manufacturing base; and,

WHEREAS, the Trump Administration has not engaged with Illinois policymakers or otherwise provided information or data addressing how U.S. Tariffs may affect Illinois’ economy;

THEREFORE, by the powers vested in me as the Governor of the State of Illinois, pursuant to the Illinois Constitution, I hereby order the following:

 

 I.                  IMPLEMENTATION

To assist the Governor in his deliberations, within 100 days of this order, the following agencies shall each consider the specific impacts that the U.S. Tariffs have had on Illinois and provide draft recommendations of measures to mitigate the impact of these tariffs:

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security, shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Assessment of industries and economic development regions most notably affected by trade-related changes; and
  • Key challenges reported by Illinois businesses related to the new trade environment.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Analysis of employment trends since tariff implementation.

The Illinois Department of Public Health shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  •  Analysis of categories of medical supplies experiencing significant supply chain disruptions;
  • Analysis of critical supply shortages or price fluctuations;
  • Analysis of medical services or products experiencing price effects; and
  • Concerns raised by healthcare providers regarding supply costs.

The Illinois Department of Human Services shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Overview of food donation trends and supply changes affecting food assistance programs;
  • Overview of food banks' purchasing power and ability to meet community needs;
  • Analysis of responses by food assistance programs to maintain services despite increased operational costs; and
  • Feedback from the emergency food system on their most significant supply chain challenges.

The Illinois Department of Transportation shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Overview of infrastructure project impacts from U.S. tariff policy related cost and timeline challenges;
  • Summary of transportation project adjustments and approaches to managing increased material costs; and
  • Assessment of prioritization strategies and long-term implications for state transportation planning.

The Illinois Capital Development Board shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Overview of construction material challenges, including:
    • Key building materials experiencing significant price or availability issues; and
    • Industry adaptations to material constraints;
  • Summary of construction project adjustments, including:
    • Approaches to managing material cost volatility; and
    • Successful alternative sourcing or design strategies.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency – Office of Homeland Security shall consider the following in developing its recommendations:

  • Overview of emergency response supply challenges, including:
    • Categories of emergency supplies affected by procurement or cost challenges and any notable stockpile or equipment concerns; and
  • Summary of emergency procurement adjustments, including:
    • Changes to sourcing strategies for critical supplies; and
    • Approaches to maintaining preparedness within budget constraints.

Where appropriate, the State shall coordinate with other similarly situated states and localities to share its data and conclusions.

Where appropriate, the State shall evaluate and propose coordinated actions with similarly situated states that may mitigate the impact of tariffs on the respective state economies.

 II.               EFFECTIVE DATE

This Executive Order shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 III.            SAVINGS CLAUSE

Nothing in this Executive Order shall be construed to contravene any federal or State law or regulation. Nothing in this Executive Order shall affect or alter existing contracts, agreements, or collective bargaining agreements.

IV.               SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Executive Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, this invalidity does not affect any other provision or application of this Executive Order which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. To achieve this purpose, the provisions of this Executive Order are declared to be severable.

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JB Pritzker, Governor

 

Issued by the Governor:  July 14, 2025

Filed with the Secretary of State:  July 14, 2025