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Electronics Retailer Says Trump's Tariffs 'Crippling' Business
- Virginia electronics retailer Crutchfield reports that the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariffs has severely hindered its capacity to plan business operations and manage tax obligations in 2025.
- The tariffs escalated suddenly under President Trump’s administration, creating uncertainty as rates shifted and some were temporarily suspended in April 2025.
- Businesses like UltraSource and Halloween retailers reported freezes in hiring and spending while delaying product launches due to evolving tariffs and supply chain issues.
- Crutchfield described how the uncertainty and potential changes in tariffs create a constant and looming threat, making it challenging to plan business operations effectively.
- This ongoing instability suggests that tariffs may suppress investment, disrupt supply chains, and worsen economic risks like rising unemployment and shrinking demand.
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