“We’ve had to eliminate free shipping and discounts.”
Ken, CEO and inventor of CoverSeal, runs a small business producing patented high-end outdoor protective covers. His company, which makes about $1 million annually, has been hit hard by tariffs. Tariffs have forced price hikes, the end of free shipping, and slimmer margins. He argues that while targeted tariffs may make sense for industries like steel, semiconductors, and autos, broad measures devastate small businesses like his and stifle their ability to compete.