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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Tariffs may sound simple on paper, but they unleash a tangle of costs for small businesses

New US tariff enforcement and end of de minimis exemption sharply raise shipping costs, inspections, and administrative burdens, hitting small exporters' profits and operations.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The end of the de minimis exemptions is creating a fresh round of frustrations for American small businesses

Ending the de minimis exemption imposes unpredictable duties and higher costs on small importers, threatening small businesses and raising retail prices.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon's Money Grab: Sharing Prime Benefits to End Oct. 1.

The Prime program has been a cornerstone of Amazon's ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) revenue stream since it first began in 2005, offering unlimited, two-day shipping on a large selection of items for an annual fee of $79. Last year it generated a staggering $44.3 billion, up from $40.2 billion in 2023. This subscription service, a juggernaut in e-commerce, offers members free shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Kindle Unlimited, and a host of other perks, making it a compelling deal for millions.
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