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38 consumer startup founders lobby over Trump tariffs: One faces a surprise $200K bill


Small businesses could be crushed under President Trump’s increased tariffs, according to an open letter by 38 female consumer product founders. While

Small businesses could be crushed under President Trump’s increased tariffs, according to an open letter by 38 female consumer product founders. In the letter, published Thursday, these founders urged Trump and Congress to back off the tariff increases, at least until small businesses can find affordable supply chain alternatives. Failing that, they are lobbying for “grants, tax incentives, or technical assistance” in helping U.S. small businesses solve their supply chain pain caused by Trump’s trade policies.

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