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Chinatown Faces Crisis: 145% Tariff Sparks Panic-Buying

4/22/2025

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Chinatown businesses are grappling with a staggering 145% tariff on Chinese goods, igniting panic-buying among customers. As prices soar, shop owners fear plummeting sales and potential closures. Long-time merchants voice their worries for the neighborhood's future, facing the dual threat of rising costs and a shrinking customer base.

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Chinatown businesses are grappling with a staggering 145% tariff on Chinese goods, igniting panic-buying among customers. As prices soar, shop owners fear plummeting sales and potential closures. Long-time merchants voice their worries for the neighborhood's future, facing the dual threat of rising costs and a shrinking customer base.