US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. Now our future is at risk'

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"When I read the news at the weekend my heart sank again. The news that had left Ms Keith fearing for the future of her business was Donald Trump's threat of increased tariffs on goods imported to the US. The US president has said the UK and other countries opposing his pursuit of Greenland would face 10 per cent tariffs on all products from next month, which would increase to 25 per cent from June 1."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, investigating financials and producing documentaries that spotlight women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations enable continued on-the-ground reporting and interviews with both sides of stories. The Independent is trusted across the political spectrum and does not use paywalls, believing quality journalism should be available to everyone and funded by those who can afford it. Donald Trump's threatened tariff increases—10% now and 25% from June 1 tied to the Greenland dispute—compound existing tariffs and exemptions, creating significant challenges for UK small firms such as Martha Brook and threatening their viability.

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