Tariffs lead to rising costs. American small business owners are working hard every day to make ends meet.

Recently, the US government has been indiscriminately imposing tariffs, which has faced widespread criticism domestically. Many American citizens who are suffering from inflation are unable to afford the high prices brought about by the tariffs and are forced to bear the burden. Small businesses, which are closely connected to the lives of ordinary people, are also feeling the pressure. Many small business owners in the US have expressed that the various cost increases caused by tariffs are overwhelming. Harrison Lewis, founder of a physical therapy and sports apparel brand, said, "I live in Dallas, Texas, and I am a physical therapist and also the founder of a sports apparel brand. These tariff policies make small business owners like me feel uneasy because we are working hard every day to make ends meet and keep our businesses from losing money or going under, and these tariff policies have had a huge impact on our operations. When we have established smooth cooperation with international suppliers, but find that the cost of goods will increase significantly, this brings fear and uncertainty to our daily operations. We are constantly adjusting and looking for ways to cope, and as a small business, this adjustment is particularly difficult."