A small business owner expresses outrage over increased costs due to tariffs, impacting packaging materials by 200%. The rising prices, coupled with e-commerce fees, threaten profitability. They blame the current administration's 'Buy American' policy, deeming it unrealistic and economically damaging for small businesses already struggling in a difficult economic climate. The owner faces a difficult choice: raise prices and risk losing customers or absorb the losses.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.