Group 1 - The current U.S. tariff policy is placing significant pressure on small business owners, leading them to focus on survival rather than profitability [1][7] - Bobby Jahavari's company, which primarily sells small appliances made in China, has seen a drastic increase in tariff bills, ranging from $9,000 to $21,000 for recent shipments, compared to previous costs of only a few hundred dollars [3][5] - Jahavari has had to raise prices across all products due to high tariffs and increased shipping costs, which have tripled, indicating a challenging operating environment for low-margin businesses [5][7] Group 2 - Julie Robbins, CEO of an American effects manufacturer, highlighted that tariffs have made it more difficult to recover existing business investment costs, putting the company at risk of bankruptcy and facing a liquidity crisis [9][11] - The company's export revenue constitutes 30% to 40% of total income, with major markets including Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan, all of which are adversely affected by tariffs [9] - Robbins noted a sharp decline in export sales in recent months due to anti-American sentiment and the turmoil caused by chaotic tariff policies, urging the government to eliminate these measures to alleviate pressure on small businesses [11]