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'It's messy.' Tariff war leaves Charlotte and Rock Hill small businesses on edge

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin |John MARKS |Catherine Muccigrosso |Chase Jordan

Back in 2017, Andrea Richter began making candles as a hobby. Her passion for the pastime quickly turned into a full-time gig. And now, Pretty Honest Candles is a pretty strong small business. But it's getting tougher for Richter and other small business owners around the Charlotte metro area as costs begin to rise due to President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.

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