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How Retailers Can Weather the Tariff Storm

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For instance, while the 2018 steel and aluminum import tariffs increased demand for US-made steel, they inevitably led to increased costs in the automotive and construction industries. Brick-and-mortar stores, already under pressure from e-commerce, will struggle to stay open with higher operational expenses. Okay, okay!