Fighting Against Small Business Turmoil: The Effects of Trump's Tariffs on Entrepreneurs
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Recent developments have exacerbated the challenges confronting small enterprises amid President Donald Trump’s volatile tariffs. What was already a precarious situation became more complicated when a U.S. court determined that Trump overstepped his authority on several import duties, only for an appellate court to subsequently suspend that ruling. This lack of stability significantly disrupts operational planning for many small businesses. Julie Robbins, CEO of EarthQuaker Devices, voiced concerns that prolonged tariffs could trigger a wave of small business closures. Announced on April 2, Trump’s international tariffs have undergone continual changes. The National Federation of Independent Business noted a dip in local business optimism due to escalating uncertainties. Business leaders, like EveAnna Manley of Manley Labs, grapple with difficult decisions involving workforce reductions or slowing product innovation amidst slumping sales.
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