Costello: Illinois would feel impacts of trade war

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a new trade war would impact every aspect of the state’s economy.  Jerry Costello tells Brownfield, “These tariffs only affect you if you drive a vehicle, eat food, produce food, heat your home, use a computer or electronics, or take medication. Other than that, you should […]

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