Small businesses struggle under Trump’s tariff whiplash: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’
- EveAnna Manley from Manley Labs has cut employee hours by 25% due to falling sales, which are down over 19% compared to last year.
- Manley expressed concerns about a potential mass extinction of small businesses if challenges continue, stating, 'It’s just a freaking mess right now.'
- Tala Akhavan advised that small businesses should be flexible and diversify their sourcing and procurement strategies due to tariff impacts.
- Akhavan noted that any tariffs would be hard for small companies like hers to manage.
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