Trump's tariffs were 'last straw' for this business owner's now-shuttered store

Source: NPR Business | Published: February 20, 2026, 4:45 pm | Read Original

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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.

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Trump's tariffs were 'last straw' for this business owner's now-shuttered store

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.

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