The consequences of tariff uncertainty

Trump officials signaled tariffs will be once again postponed,
possibly to August 1. But as the White House nails down details,
some businesses are suffering while they wait. In this episode,
retailers explain why ongoing trade negotiations have put a
damper on profits. Plus: Consumers could pull back spending if
tariff-related worries persist, employment data shows it’s
getting harder to find a job, and we check in with Altadena small
business owners recovering from the L.A. fires.


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