The Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Small Firms Face Record Failures
Japan’s small firms recorded a 12-year high in bankruptcies through Sept 2025 as labor shortages and rising costs pile on ‘the Takaichi fallout’, exposing deep economic cracks.
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Hainan’s Customs Reforms Ignite Li Brocade Revival
Discover how Hainan’s special customs operations help Nicki Johnson turn Li brocade passion into a thriving modern business, boosting local livelihoods.
U.S. Ends $800 De Minimis Exemption, Small Businesses Feel the Pinch
U.S. President Trump’s executive order ends the $800 de minimis exemption on Aug 29, so all packages to the U.S. face duties. Small businesses warn of higher costs.
Tariff Trouble Hits U.S. Pedal Maker — Bankruptcy Fears Rise
An Ohio-based U.S. guitar pedal maker struggles with soaring tariffs on parts from 14 countries, risking bankruptcy and echoing challenges for small businesses.
Tariff Turmoil: Courts Boost Hope for Small Businesses
Gov. Newsom warns Trump’s tariffs have devastated small businesses, though recent court decisions offer a glimmer of hope.
U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs: What Comes Next?
A U.S. federal court has blocked Trump’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the Chinese mainland, marking a major twist in the trade war.
Trade War Truce? U.S. Small Biz Remain Uncertain
A 90-day truce in the U.S. trade war leaves small businesses, like one in Miami, uncertain about the future amid lingering tariff impacts.
US Tariff Woes: Small Biz at Risk & Prices on the Rise
US small businesses face bankruptcy risk amid rising tariffs, with retailers like Walmart warning of global price hikes.
Tariff Turmoil Shakes Small Biz Supply Chains
U.S. tariff turmoil disrupts small biz supply chains, sparking cost uncertainty and stressing profit margins.
U.S. Tariff Woes Shake Small Business Owners
U.S. small business owners face uncertainty as Trump’s tariffs disrupt operations and trigger global economic ripples.
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