Tariff Tantrums: How Small Businesses Are Paying for the Price of Global Drama

A confused businessman in a suit made of newspaper stands in front of a large "TARIFF NOTICE" stamp, with faded images of distressed workers in retail and manufacturing sectors in the background.

First Things First: What Are Tariffs (and Why Are You Crying About Them)? Let’s not assume everyone has an economics degree or loves reading tax code for fun. So what on earth are Tariffs? Tariffs are basically taxes that a government slaps on imported goods. The official line? To protect domestic industries and bring balance […]