Scared for the uncertainty is how the Illinois Retail Merchants Association leader describes tariffs enforced by President Trump.

Acting as the 'Voice for Retail' in Illinois, the I-R-M-A represents over 111 billion dollars annually to Illinois' Gross Domestic Product. Rob Karr serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.

According to Karr, retail is the largest employer across the state, accounting for nearly one in every four workers.

Additionally, Illinois retailers generate nearly 2 billion dollars in direct sales.