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Story summary
- Small businesses in Boise, Idaho, such as Mike’s Organic Curry Love, face challenges due to President Trump's 19% tariffs on Thai imports, risking closure.
- Co-owner Mike Buechi emphasized the tariffs' detrimental impact on sustainability.
- U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell called for tariff relief during a press conference addressing small businesses' struggles.
- Rising costs and supply chain issues threaten holiday shopping.
- Women-owned businesses on platforms like Etsy are particularly vulnerable to these tariffs.
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the tariffs' constitutionality in November.
