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When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. 

For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.


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