Etsy CEO Advocates for Small Sellers Amid Trade Policy Concerns

Highlights Etsy CEO Josh Silverman is talking with the Trump administration about 8 million Etsy sellers becoming “collateral damage” if the U.S. kills the small parcel exemption on duties for Chinese imports. Silverman also wants to change the 1099-K tax requirement threshold, which was lowered by the Biden administration. Silverman is seeking federal support for caregivers as well, since taking time away from their business to care for small children or aging relatives is the top concern of Etsy se ...