The Struggle is Real for Small Business Owner Amid Trade Tariffs

Small businesses like Busy Baby are facing significant challenges due to the ongoing trade war between the US and China.

The company's latest shipment of silicone baby mats and related products has been delayed due to the tariffs, costing almost $35,000.

Busy Baby has experienced a 70% drop in revenue compared to the past 30 days, with the company now receiving only four or five orders a day.

The company is having to pay almost $35,000 to cover the costs of the delayed shipment, which is a significant strain on its finances.

Busy Baby is now exploring the possibility of selling in countries other than the US, including South Korea and Australia.

The company is setting up an Amazon store for Australia and has a distributor in South Korea.

The company is considering using higher-grade silicone for its products, which would allow the products to be cleared for sale in Europe.

Busy Baby's products are made in China, and the tariffs have increased the cost of production.

The company is reconfiguring its packaging to help absorb the additional cost of using the better material.

Busy Baby is working to find a new path forward, one that will allow the company to continue to grow and thrive in the face of the ongoing trade war.