A beloved family-run grocery store in Florida may soon close its doors after more than four decades in business — and the owners say tariffs are to blame. Wong Kai Imports, founded in 1983 by John Wong and his two brothers after their family immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong, has been a cornerstone for the local community…

A beloved family-run grocery store in Florida may soon close its doors after more than four decades in business — and the owners say tariffs are to blame.

The trouble began when President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, shaking the foundation of small import businesses across the country.

  • U7826391786239@lemmy.zipEnglish
    61·
    2 days ago

    if i was a business owner (which i never would be), in florida (which i also never would be), i would know to request that the interviewer leave that question out of the article, lest i add boycotts, vandalism, arson, death threats, etc to the money woes

      • LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        10·
        1 day ago

        Insurance clearly states it doesn’t cover riots, protests, acts of violence, etc.

        So the owner did the smart thing not to aggravate the real MAGA terrorists.

    • Sciaphobia@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      13·
      2 days ago

      I suspect you wouldn’t say “you know, that guy threatening to shoot me in the face with a shotgun seems like the right person to protect my face” either, in fairness.