Core Points - The U.S. tariff policy is creating a crisis for small businesses, leading to increased costs, supply chain disruptions, stifled innovation, and decreased market competitiveness [2] - Approximately 100 small business owners gathered in Washington D.C. to express their grievances regarding the impact of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on their livelihoods [2] - Since the beginning of the year, the Trump administration has imposed a 10% comprehensive tariff on nearly all trade partners, with higher tariffs on specific economies like the EU and Vietnam, as well as on certain industries such as steel and aluminum [2] Group 1 - Small businesses are struggling to adapt to the rapidly changing policies of the Trump administration, with some shifting manufacturing from China to India only to face new tariffs [2] - The manager of a travel goods brand expressed frustration over the unpredictability of business operations due to fluctuating tariffs [2] - Business owners are experiencing economic pressure, with one owner stating that the tariffs have made it nearly impossible to continue operations [2] Group 2 - A Texas-based bag store owner highlighted that 17 out of the top 20 brands in her store have raised prices, adding uncertainty to business prospects [3] - The U.S. government's tariff policy is currently facing legal challenges, with a federal appeals court upholding a lower court's ruling that the Trump administration's use of emergency economic powers to impose tariffs is overreach [3] - The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments regarding the legality of Trump's global tariffs on November 5 [3]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-22 05:04