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I'm a small-business owner. The tariff whiplash has me stuck in a holding pattern.


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Vivian Hoffman, who founded a women's boutique chain, said her business is being "extremely careful" amid changing tariff policy.

The article from MSN Money discusses the challenges faced by small business owners due to the fluctuating U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. The owner of a small business, who relies on Chinese-made products, describes the situation as being in a "holding pattern" due to the unpredictability of tariffs. Initially, tariffs were imposed by the Trump administration, then partially rolled back by the Biden administration, only to be reinstated recently. This back-and-forth has led to significant uncertainty in pricing, inventory planning, and cost management. The business owner expresses frustration over the inability to predict costs, which affects pricing strategies and could lead to either overstocking or stock shortages. The article highlights how these tariff changes not only disrupt business operations but also contribute to broader economic uncertainty, impacting small businesses' ability to plan for the future and maintain stable growth.

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