Small Business Stories

Small businesses are feeling the effects of President Trump’s tariffs as they start to impact every day household goods sold to American families.

Read the testimonials below and take action by sharing your own story on how these tariffs have affected your business.

Dave Skirpan, Owner of Susan’s Treasures Gift Store in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
AnnMarie Nelms, Chef at Thea Dining in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Sophia Pozzali, Daycare Teacher in Windsor Heights, Iowa
Justin Bartlett, Managing Director, Crossroads Fireworks, Iowa
Stacy Griffin, owner of Petal Creations in Lincoln, Nebraska
Erin Hagen, owner of Erin Hagen Styling in Lansing, Michigan
Ronald Stein, Founder at PTS Advance, Tustin, California
John Eckert, Owner of Handyman John in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Brett Rudloff, Owner of Lawn King in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Groceries we once thought were staples—like soda—are now luxuries.”

Lori M., Pennsylvania

“We might not have products for the holidays, which is our main sales season.”

Suvie Founder Robin Liss on having to find a new country for production after President Trump’s tariffs on China.

“We aren’t quite sure how we’re going to handle all of this.”

Jessica Bettencourt, President & CEO of Klem’s


“What would have cost me maybe $30,000 with a reasonable tariff is now going to cost me $200,000…It’s not even reasonable.”

– Beth Benike, CEO Busy Baby

Is your small business being impacted by tariffs?
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