Tariffs & U.S. Businesses

February 3, 2026

Rising costs, tariffs, and supply-chain disruptions are hitting small and mid-sized businesses hard, and for some, the impact is personal.

Joining us this morning is Dan Trujillo, Founder of Miami Links, who’s offering a firsthand look at how global trade policies are affecting American entrepreneurs. Dan’s core jewelry line is traditionally Italian-made, but recent tariffs have driven up costs, slowed international shipping, and even resulted in a shipment being lost in transit.

In response, Dan made a bold move, launching a new American-made jewelry line, and the results surprised even him.

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