Tariffs forced me to close my storefront
Karen, a small business owner, closed her retail store in April due to tariff instability under the Trump administration. Sourcing her products overseas became unmanageable with unpredictable trade policy, and she was forced to shut down the storefront and eliminate 90% of her inventory. Now operating online with significantly reduced income, Karen is considering part-time work despite having run her own business for 13 years.