Trump Tariffs Plunge Local NYC Businesses Into Uncertainty

Trump Tariffs Plunge Local NYC Businesses Into Uncertainty

By Greg David, THE CITY On-and-off taxes on imports from China, Mexico and Canada make planning difficult and keep customers cautious about spending, say entrepreneurs. The glass bottles that Annie Bassin uses to bottle her wellness beverage come from China and became 25% more expensive when President Donald Trump imposed a tariff during his first […]

How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?

How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?

By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services  Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. The executive orders issued during Trump’s first week of office in late January end all federal DEI and affirmative action programs; equity-related grants and contracts; and prior equal […]