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New 25% tariffs on Indian goods, imposed by President Trump, are forcing Los Angeles area businesses reliant on Indian imports to raise prices. Owners of Indian grocery stores and other businesses in Artesia's Little India and other areas express concern about the impact on their bottom lines and customer spending. The tariffs, implemented due to a trade dispute, add to existing economic anxieties among business owners who are already seeing reduced sales. While negotiations continue, the immediate effect is price increases for consumers and uncertainty for small businesses.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.