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Tariffs Force Small Businesses to Reassess Costs, Risks Litigation

4/10/2026

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Tariffs raise costs for importers while not fully covering expenses.
Kacie Wright, owner of Houghton Horns in Texas, says refunds require lengthy, costly six months of customs communication.
Jared Slipman, a lawyer, notes that customs shifts the information-gathering burden to businesses, prompting some small firms to reassess costs and gains.
Slipman warns that litigation may be necessary to recover owed amounts and could affect consumers.

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Story summary

Tariffs raise costs for importers while not fully covering expenses.
Kacie Wright, owner of Houghton Horns in Texas, says refunds require lengthy, costly six months of customs communication.
Jared Slipman, a lawyer, notes that customs shifts the information-gathering burden to businesses, prompting some small firms to reassess costs and gains.
Slipman warns that litigation may be necessary to recover owed amounts and could affect consumers.