Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’

The article highlights how President Trump's variable tariffs on imported goods—from 10% on Chinese imports to higher rates on Germany and Italy—create significant uncertainty for businesses. Small local firms, such as craft brewers in Pittsburgh, are particularly vulnerable to rising costs due to limited profit margins. Additionally, the risk of reciprocal tariffs from other countries could escalate price hikes, leading to economic instability and cautious planning by businesses across industries, including high-tech sectors that remain uncertain about long-term investments.