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Trump's Tariffs Pose Challenges and Opportunities for Small Businesses

Originally Published 9 days ago — by Pittsburgh's Public Source

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A small business owner in Pittsburgh describes how recent tariffs, especially on fabric imports, have dramatically increased costs, created uncertainty, and threatened the viability of her shop, highlighting the broader impact of trade policies on small retailers and local communities.

US Consumers and Businesses Bear the Brunt of Trump's Tariffs

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Finance

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U.S. companies and consumers are bearing the costs of Trump's new import tariffs, with prices for imported goods rising more than domestic ones, contradicting claims that foreign exporters would pay the price. The tariffs have led to a 4% increase in import prices and a 2% rise in domestic product prices, with foreign exporters passing on some costs due to currency depreciation, impacting inflation and trade dynamics.

Price Surge: How Trump's Tariffs Have Raised Costs on 5 Common Items Since April

Originally Published 3 months ago — by GOBankingRates

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Since President Trump's announcement of import tariffs in April, prices for popular goods like toys, TVs, jewelry, coffee, and bananas have increased significantly, contributing to a 2.9% rise in consumer prices by August, with tariffs on imports from China, Switzerland, Brazil, and other countries driving these costs up.

US Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Include Baby Gear, Motorcycles, and E-Bikes

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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President Trump expanded steel and aluminum tariffs to include over 400 consumer items like motorcycles and tableware, causing surprise and confusion among importers due to short notice and unclear guidance, significantly increasing compliance costs and broadening the scope of trade restrictions.

Cookware Maker Prepares for Steel Tariffs Amid Rising Costs

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News

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Heritage Steel, a small cookware manufacturer in Tennessee, faces significant tariff costs on imported materials, leading to a 15% price increase on its products. Despite the higher costs, the company remains optimistic about its market position, leveraging its U.S.-based manufacturing and importing only raw materials. The tariffs have prompted the company to explore options for a fully U.S.-based supply chain, amid broader concerns about trade policy impacts.

Trump's tariffs could cost U.S. employers over $82 billion, risking price hikes and layoffs

Originally Published 6 months ago — by PBS

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An analysis by JPMorganChase Institute estimates that President Trump's current tariff plans could cost U.S. employers between $82.3 billion and $187.6 billion, potentially leading to higher prices, layoffs, and profit margin reductions, especially affecting retail and wholesale sectors reliant on imports from China, India, and Thailand.

Study Highlights U.S. Employer Challenges from Trump Tariffs

Originally Published 6 months ago — by HuffPost

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A JPMorganChase Institute analysis estimates that U.S. companies with $10 million to $1 billion in revenue face $82.3 billion in direct costs from Trump's tariffs, leading to potential price hikes, layoffs, or profit margin reductions, with ongoing trade negotiations and uncertain tariff impacts.

Businesses Pass on Tariffs, Raising Prices Amid Policy Changes

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Liberty Street Economics

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Most U.S. businesses affected by recent tariffs have passed on at least some of the increased import costs to their customers, with many raising prices quickly and adjusting sourcing and inventories, though there is significant uncertainty about future tariff changes.