Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners

After six years of tariffs, small-business owners aren’t eager for more

Donald Trump wants to greatly expand import duties. Entrepreneurs who weathered his first round, which Biden largely left intact, say they’d have to raise prices to survive.

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down

Vow to round up undocumented workers risks labour shortages and higher prices

World - Financial Times - November 18

Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Shrinking Global Luxury Goods Market

Despite seeing a post-recession bump, luxury good sales are declining and may be hit hard by Trump tariffs.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Drive Growth With SEO: 3 Tips for Small-Business Owners

Why a solid SEO strategy sets successful online businesses apart—and how to develop one.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Overtime Pay Ruling Helps Small Business Owners Breathe Easier

A federal judge’s decision to block the expansion of overtime pay for salaried workers will help rein in labor costs.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

The Big Question: who will be hurt the most by Trump’s tariffs?

Will importers or foreign producers take the hit — or will it be US consumers who suffer, as many economists suggest?

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could cost US consumers $2,400 a year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial news. Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China . The US president-elect’s social media post announcing 25% ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Erie Business Owners Could Help Decide Pennsylvania, the White House

Pennsylvania is a key swing state and Erie business owners could sway the election.

Business - Inc. - November 2

What Trump Means for Small Business Borrowing

Banks and lenders are hoping that certain regulations can be relaxed to better spur economic growth.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

What Small-Business Owners Should Learn From Macy’s Missing $150 Million

The department store chain had to delay its third quarter financial statements after uncovering ‘erroneous accounting accrual entries’ related to delivery expenses.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Post-election Main Street bump: Confidence surges among small business owners

Small business owner sentiment surges after election, with a heavy partisan component to the outlook, from taxes to trade, regulation and sales expectations.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...

Trump's tariff plan has some businesses scrambling

President-elect Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on Chinese goods has the auto, agriculture and other industries bracing for the potential ...

Global ETFs slide as investors see Trump tariff policies hurting trade

Exchange-traded funds tracking international stocks broadly struggled as investors reacted to Donald Trump's victory.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser

Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-elect

World - Financial Times - November 18

Trump’s tariffs would hurt some of his most loyal supporters

It is ironic that some of the first to feel the sting of his second term may be among his strongest supporters: American farmers.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump’s Trade Protectionism Could Hurt U.S. and Europe, says EU Commissioner

European Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni called U.S.-EU trade relations a stabilizing force that could be disturbed by the president-elect’s tariff plans.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

How could Trump's tariffs affect Americans?

Prices could go up for items brought into the U.S. from Mexico, China and Canada if President-elect Donald Trump keeps his promise to impose tariffs on several countries once he takes the White ...

Trump tariffs could make these items more expensive

Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.

How the FedEx-UPS Price War Could Slash Year-End Costs for Small Businesses

Falling parcel volumes and fewer year-end shopping days, this year have led the two transporters to extend big price reductions to small business owners.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs

Companies are rushing to stock up reserves of goods and create new supply chains to avoid the worst of anticipated costs.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Why the Trump Triumph Could Hit Drone Services Businesses Hard

GOP control of government may mean a halt to imports of DJI’s Chinese-made drones, cutting off supplies of market-leading models used by many small companies.

Business - Inc. - November 18

6 Ways the New Trump Administration Could Impact Your Business

What Trump’s past and future policies could mean for your small business.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies

Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Europe could try to stop — or get around — damaging Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's U.S. election win has left Europe scrabbling to work out how it will be able to contain — or counter — probable tariffs on its exports to the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories

The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners

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