US EditionTariffs hit hard, but queer-owned brands push back with transparency and community
- President Donald Trump returned for a second term in January 2025 and implemented new tariffs on Chinese imports, including synthetic and human hair products.
- The tariffs escalated to rates as high as 145% on some Chinese goods, disrupting supply chains and removing exemptions for small shipments, severely impacting Black-owned hair and beauty businesses.
- Business owners like stylist Davion Anderson and She's Happy Hair CEO Warren Broadnax reported rising costs, delayed shipments, and missed sales, with many suppliers unwilling to share tariff burdens.
- To offset rising costs, some queer-owned brands like TomboyX introduced a temporary 'Trump Tariff Surcharge' starting May 1, adding fees ranging from $1 to $7 and communicating transparently with customers.
- These tariffs have pressured small and values-driven businesses to raise prices, reduce shipments, and explore new supply chains, while community support and calls for fairer policies continue amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Tariffs hit hard, but queer-owned brands push back with transparency and community | News Channel 3-12
Tariffs hit hard, but queer-owned brands push back with transparency and community At the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January, his administration quickly followed through on his promise to increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners. It began in February with a 10% tariff increase on all Chinese imports and a 25% increase on steel and aluminum products. Tariffs escalated between China and the U.S., with the highest reaching a …
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