Me, worry? For US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs are now a non-issue
A year ago it was the hot topic, but business owners have seen there’s a limit to the president’s royal decrees In two weeks, I’m speaking to a group of companies in the packaging industry about issues affecting their businesses this year. I’m going to discuss the economy, navigating higher costs, leveraging new tax legislation, AI and what companies are doing to find and retain workers in a volatile job market. You know what I won’t be talking about? Tariffs. Continue reading...
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A protest against tariffs in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on 28 June 2025. Photograph: Keith Birmingham/Pasadena Star-News via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA protest against tariffs in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on 28 June 2025. Photograph: Keith Birmingham/Pasadena Star-News via Getty ImagesUS small businessMe, worry? For US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs are now a non-issue A year ago it was the hot topic, but business owners have seen there’s a limit to the president’s royal decreesGene MarksSun 14 Jun 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 10.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn two weeks, I’m speaking to a group of companies in the packaging industry about issues affecting their businesses this year.
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