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Retail Turmoil: Tariffs Threaten Small Businesses and Consumers

3/19/2025

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The U.S. is bracing for retail turmoil as tariffs from the Trump administration threaten small businesses and consumers alike. A sudden rollback of the "de minimis" exemption has resulted in surprise customs fees, while Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum could ignite a global trade war, driving prices up despite promises of savings.

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Story summary

The U.S. is bracing for retail turmoil as tariffs from the Trump administration threaten small businesses and consumers alike. A sudden rollback of the "de minimis" exemption has resulted in surprise customs fees, while Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum could ignite a global trade war, driving prices up despite promises of savings.