Tariffs and Trade

Across a range of industries, women business owners are bracing for price hikes and uncertainty. (Credit: PXHere) “Girl, the tariffs” has become a steady and viral internet refrain since early March, when Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every country across the globe – including an island whose sole inhabitants are penguins. While foreign governments try to keep up with the Trump administration's tariff starts and pauses, many American businesses are left wondering what the tariffs will mean for them. We decided to check-in with female founders we’ve previously featured as part of our 1,000 Stories Project and asked them, “how are Trump’s economic policies affecting your business?” Here’s what they told us. Response are lightly edited for length and clarity.

Tariffs and Trade

We Asked Female Founders: How Are the Tariffs Affecting Your Business?

The Story Exchange

Tariffs and Trade

We Asked Female Founders: How Are the Tariffs Affecting Your Business?

The Story Exchange

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