The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China.
Shoes designed by Ruthie Davis retail for $500 to $1,000, but she said costs, including shipping, marketing and tariffs, made it hard for her to turn a profit.
President Trump’s pledge to pursue investments in major companies underscored a tectonic and potentially risky shift in the relationship between government and private enterprise.
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