{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 08: How Trump's 2025 Tariffs Hurt Small Businesses, Global Trade &amp; Everyday Americans","description":"EP 08: How Trump's 2025 Tariffs Hurt Small Businesses, Global Trade &amp;amp; Everyday Americans In this episode of Espiritu Coffee Chats, Arlene and Valerie dive deep into the economic and social impact of Trump\u2019s proposed 2025 tariffs\u2014a sweeping 10% tax on all imports. While the plan is being framed as a way to protect American jobs and industries, we discuss why this policy is actually harmful to small businesses, the lower and middle class, and U.S. relationships with key trade partners like Mexico and Canada. \ud83d\udd39 What We Cover: \u2615 How tariffs increase prices for small businesses, especially coffee roasters and retailers \ud83d\udcb0 Why these import taxes will make everyday goods\u2014like food, coffee, and tech\u2014more expensive for consumers \ud83c\udf0d How this policy strains international relationships, potentially leading to trade retaliation \ud83d\udea8 The real cost to the U.S. economy, and why we should be paying attention As small business owners and consumers, we believe these tariffs don\u2019t create meaningful economic growth\u2014but rather, place a heavy burden on hardworking Americans. \ud83d\udce2 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on Instagram @espiritucoffeechats and let us know how you feel about the future of trade policies. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunasoulwellness\/ Valerie Urrutia: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/surjecoffee\/ Websites: https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/ https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/ https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-subscriptions https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/apothecary &amp;nbsp; Email: Arlene: iamlunasoulwellness@gmail.com Valerie: valerie@surjecoffee.com Podcast: espiritucoffeechats@gmail.com ","author_name":"Espiritu Coffee Chats","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/543512","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35152905\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184215630"}