Let's Talk About...Tariffs

Tariffs and duties can have a big impact on small businesses like tutu makers. On this week’s show we discuss potential impacts faced by increased costs of materials, availability of materials, and tariff fees going into and out of Canada and the US. There are a lot of unknowns, but Michelle, Casey and Emma discuss their strategies for what may lie ahead. What strategies are you using to plan for the upcoming costume season?White House statement on de minimus tariffshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-closes-de-minimis-exemptions-to-combat-chinas-role-in-americas-synthetic-opioid-crisis/Wired.com story on  de-minimus tariffshttps://www.wired.com/story/tariffs-temu-shein-trump-de-minimisCanada’s import and export tariffshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/international-trade-finance-policy/canadas-response-us-tariffs.htmlHow to Contact Us:Like and subscribe to our podcast.Follow us on social media! @ tutuartistsstudio on facebook and instagramCasey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook  @TidewaterDancewear. Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshopEmma online at tutusceleste.com and on social media @tutus_celesteReach out to us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas by direct message, comment or by email at [email protected]