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Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Face Margin Squeeze Amid Tariff Fluctuations

10/24/2025

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Tariffs and supply chain issues squeeze margins for Shark Tank entrepreneurs.
Craig Krause and Steward Gold report margin pressure from fluctuating tariffs.
Mark Cuban says contestants must shift to U.S. manufacturing or adjust pricing.
As Shark Tank enters its 17th season, Robert Herjavec says investors hold the upper hand.
Pete Davidson's sock brand shows some success by leveraging celebrity involvement and favorable production costs.

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Story summary

Tariffs and supply chain issues squeeze margins for Shark Tank entrepreneurs.
Craig Krause and Steward Gold report margin pressure from fluctuating tariffs.
Mark Cuban says contestants must shift to U.S. manufacturing or adjust pricing.
As Shark Tank enters its 17th season, Robert Herjavec says investors hold the upper hand.
Pete Davidson's sock brand shows some success by leveraging celebrity involvement and favorable production costs.