President Trump’s recent tariff announcements have caused disruptions in the New York food sector, particularly affecting small businesses like Yun Hai, a Taiwanese shop in Brooklyn. Founded by Lisa Cheng Smith and Lillian Lin, Yun Hai faces a hefty 32 percent tariff on their Taiwanese goods, jeopardizing their operations. The shop is important not just for retail but also cultural diplomacy, showcasing unique Taiwanese products. As local importers, they face steep challenges that threaten to erase their narrow profit margins while Taiwanese officials seek discussions with the U.S. government.
The double-digit tariffs are upending how many small businesses function, with Yun Hai facing a crucial threat to their already narrow profit margins.
We order from farmers, artisans, breweries, etc., in Taiwan… then we import them and send them to our shop, e-commerce warehouse, wholesale customers, and restaurants.
Taiwanese officials called the tariffs 'unreasonable' and stated that they would seek clarification and continue talks with Washington.
Yun Hai serves as a form of cultural diplomacy, showcasing unique goods from Taiwan that are otherwise hard to find in New York.
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