Los Angeles — Business owner Bobby Djavaheri has imported items stockpiled inside his Los Angeles warehouse in anticipation of sky-high tariffs he fears could ultimately destroy his livelihood. “I’m finding myself in a position where I feel like my government’s not supporting me and supporting my cause,” Djavaheri told CBS News. “And it’s a very […]
Tariffs could put them under, some small business owners say
Uncertainty around President Trump’s ever-changing tariff agenda is already hitting small businesses hard, and threatening their very survival, operators say. With baseline 10% taxes on all imported goods in effect and country-based levies looming, business operations have become significantly more challenging for the U.S.’ nearly 35 million smaller enterprises, owners told CBS MoneyWatch. One of the […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Who pays for tariffs?
Reporter’s Notebook: Who pays for tariffs? – CBS News Watch CBS News As officials debate who pays for tariffs, small business owners say the answer is on their import bill. “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now […]