This is Gavin Newsom And, I’m Talking To You About Tariffs
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Apr 28, 2025 Listeners share firsthand accounts of how Trump-era tariffs are hurting their businesses, impacting everything from baby products to restaurant profits. A mother reveals a staggering 145% increase in costs for her startup aimed at helping parents. Economic struggles in Crescent City highlight the fragility of tourism-dependent businesses. Resilience emerges as communities band together, advocating for change amid challenging trade policies. The conversation emphasizes the need for political unity and transparent communication in the face of economic uncertainty.
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Beth's Baby Product Tariff Crisis
- Beth started a baby product business inspired by her own experience as a parent.
- The sudden 145% tariffs threaten her home and business survival due to massive cost increases.
Political Division Hurts Small Businesses
- Political division deepens economic struggles for small businesses like Beth's.
- She highlights the damaging social impact of blaming businesses for global supply chain choices.
Jennifer's Coastal Restaurant Impact
- Jennifer runs a remote coastal restaurant heavily reliant on tourism.
- Tariffs cause a 29% drop in tourists and a 25% to 46% rise in food costs, squeezing her business.