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Trump Voter's Business Impacted by Tariffs After 100 Days

ReutersMay 6, 20251 min124,210 views
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Business Impact of Tariffs

  • 🎯 Steve Egan, a Trump voter, discusses the significant aftermath of tariffs on his business.
  • πŸ“‰ He reports a 70% decrease in business for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
  • ⚠️ Tariffs have immediately affected imported items from China, including pens, pencils, coffee mugs, and keychains.

Specific Product Delays

  • πŸ¦† A quote for 5,000 rubber ducks saw the unit cost increase from under 30 cents to just under 50 cents overnight.
  • πŸƒ Consequently, an order for 10,000 poker chips and 2,000 hats has been placed on hold.
  • πŸ’° These are all merchandise items that Egan could be selling currently.

Personal Financial Effects

  • πŸ’Έ Egan also notes that some of his investments are down, which is impacting him personally.
  • ❓ He expresses uncertainty about the future direction for his business.
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