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President Trump’s tariffs are likely to impact almost every corner of Alaska’s economy

Season 8 Episode 22 | 4m 04s

Small businesses in Alaska are already feeling the impacts from President Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. Businesses are scrambling to stock up on products, move manufacturing out of China and re-examine their balance sheets. Alaska Public Media's Ava White reports, entrepreneurs say the uncertainty they’re facing is potentially just as damaging as the tariffs.

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