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Hedge Fund Founder Slams Trump's Tariffs Impacting Businesses

8/1/2025

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Hedge fund founder Spencer Hakimian voiced strong criticism against President Trump's tariffs, highlighting the struggles of his friend's gemstone business, which is burdened by a staggering 30% tariff on imports from Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, competitors in a nearby Free Trade Zone thrive without such penalties. As these policies face legal scrutiny, the impact on American businesses grows increasingly concerning.

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Hedge fund founder Spencer Hakimian voiced strong criticism against President Trump's tariffs, highlighting the struggles of his friend's gemstone business, which is burdened by a staggering 30% tariff on imports from Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, competitors in a nearby Free Trade Zone thrive without such penalties. As these policies face legal scrutiny, the impact on American businesses grows increasingly concerning.