Group 1 - The majority of U.S. CEOs and business owners express pessimism about the current business climate, attributing their lack of confidence to the government's tariff policies, with 67% disapproving of these policies and 76% believing they will negatively impact their business this year [1] - Small business owners are struggling to cope with the high costs imposed by tariffs, which threaten their operations and sustainability [2] - The uncertainty surrounding the economic situation and business outlook is described as a significant enemy for businesses, making it difficult for owners to calculate future borrowing costs and set prices due to fluctuating tariffs [6] Group 2 - The new tariff policies are expected to have a detrimental effect on the supply of essential baby products in the U.S., with 90% of core baby care items and their components being produced in Asia [7] - A U.S. baby products company has halted some orders from Asia due to the new tariffs, leading to potential stock shortages within three months, as domestic manufacturing capabilities are insufficient to meet demand [9] - There is widespread domestic criticism of the tariff policies, with experts predicting a significant increase in the risk of economic stagnation or recession, as indicated by rising inflation expectations among consumers [10][12]
美关税政策反噬自身：婴幼儿用品供应吃紧 小企业主直呼“难生存”
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-04-21 11:25