“People right now are spending less money.”
John, co-owner of a small specialty toy store in Georgia, explains that his business depends heavily on tourism and plays an important role in supporting local nonprofits. He says ongoing tariff uncertainty has significantly disrupted operations, since most of their products are manufactured in China and now come with higher costs or surcharges. Some distributors have even stopped selling in the U.S. due to tariff burdens, limiting product availability.