MAE ANDERSON

AP Business Writer
Shipping containers are seen ready for transport at the Guangzhou Port in the Nansha district in southern China's Guangdong province on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause
American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days.
May 12
This cover image released by Gallery Books shows "I Regret Almost Everything" by Keith McNally. (Gallery Books via AP)
Book Review: Restaurateur Keith McNally opens up in candid memoir ‘I Regret Almost Everything’
Keith McNally has been charming New York City diners since he opened his first restaurant, The Odeon, in 1980, helping transform a then-derelict TriBeCa into a hotspot for the “glitterati,” hosting celebrities like Andy Warhol and John Belushi.
May 5
Owner Lisa McDonald packages loose leaf tea orders at the TeaHaus Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
‘Nowhere to turn': Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% in early April. Since then, small business owners who depend on imports from China to survive have become increasingly desperate as they eye dwindling inventory and skyrocketing invoices.
April 29
Javid Moghaddasnia, Director of Customer Engagement, discusses American Giant clothing while being interviewed at the company's showroom in San Francisco, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty
The Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, applianc
April 19
Pages from the Shein website, left, and from the Temu site, right, are shown in this photo, in New York, June 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FIle)
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they’re raising prices due to tariffs
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week.
April 17
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are displayed at the Apple Fifth Avenue store, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
Trump’s commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday
April 13
Administrator of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler, right, speaks at a rally before Vice President JD Vance speaks about "America's industrial resurgence," Friday, March 14, 2025, at Vantage Plastics in Bay City, Mich. At left is Vantage Plastics President Paul Aultman. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
Small Business Administration to reorganize, cut about 2,700 jobs
The Small Business Administration said Friday it will cut its workforce by 43%, or about 2,700 jobs, as part of a reorganization.
March 21
Boston Celtics' NBA championship banners hang from the rafters at TD Garden, Wednesday, March. 27, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Who is William Chisholm, leader of group that agreed to buy the Celtics for $6.1B?
An investor group lead by low-profile private equity honcho William Chisholm made headlines Thursday by agreeing to buy the Boston Celtics in a deal worth an estimated whopping $6.1 billion.
March 20
Lumber is piled at a housing construction site, Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Middleton, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so.
March 17
Shown is a display of French Germany and Spanish wines at a Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Flourtown, Pa., Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
US wine shops and importers say Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand
The U.S. is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned 50% tariff on American whiskey.
March 14
A sign is mounted on a shelve of eggs at a grocery store in Northbrook, Ill., Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming
Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
March 12
Bryan Szeliga owner of Fishtown Seafood poses for a photograph at his location in Haddonfield, N.J., Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
How one small business is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters. Szeliga, who operates three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, N.J., sells a range of seafood.
March 9
Administrator of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler arrives before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)
Small Business Administration to relocate 6 offices in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’
The Small Business Administration said it will relocate six of its regional offices in so-called “sanctuary cities,” part of a broader Trump administration effort to crack down on cities that it deems have immigrant-friendly policies.
March 7
Workers sort avocados at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)
Trump’s erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth
President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth.
March 7
This cover image released by Abrams Press shows "The Art of the SNL Portrait" by Mary Ellen Matthews. (Abrams Press via AP)
Book Review: ‘The Art of the SNL Portrait’ gives a rare inside look at Mary Ellen Matthews’ work
Amid all the hoopla surrounding Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary in February, one part of the show received little fanfare: Mary Ellen Matthews’ portraits of each show’s host and musical guest that pop up during commercial breaks.
March 3
President Donald Trump stands before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Can a ‘gold card’ program visa spur investment in the U.S. economy?
President Donald Trump is planning a “gold card” visa with a potential pathway to U.S. citizenship for $5 million.
February 27
A person walks by a grocery store during a winter storm Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Small business owners feel more uncertain about the future
Small business owners felt more uncertain about the future in January, as they continue to deal with labor challenges and lingering inflation.
February 25
The price is displayed on the edge of an empty shelf used to display eggs at a grocery store, Feb. 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)
From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses
Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple.
February 18
In this May 9, 2019, file photo, steel rods produced at the Gerdau Ameristeel mill in St. Paul, Minn., await shipment. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Trump tariffs rattle small business owners already dealing with tight margins
President Donald Trump’s continued roll out of a wide array of tariffs is rattling small business owners already dealing with tight profit margins. Trump on Monday announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum and promised more import duties to come.
February 12
This image provided by Coors Light shows the Coors Light 2025 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Coors Light via AP)
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on the field in this year’s Super Bowl, while laughter dominated the commercials.
February 10
This image provided by Pringles shows the Pringles 2025 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Pringles via AP)
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers
Eugene Levy’s trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle’s Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz’s in an ad for Hellmann’s.
February 8
This photo provided by Hellmann’s shows Hellmann’s Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Hellmann’s via AP)
This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Get ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs.
January 29
Fire-ravaged businesses and vehicles are left behind after the Palisades Fire swept through in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia, File)
As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid exists
The fires in California have been devastating for many small business owners and others who saw their homes, businesses or livelihoods go up in smoke.
January 28
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen receives a briefing during a visit to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Vienna, Virginia, Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Corporate Transparency Act still on hold after Supreme Court lifts injunction
Small businesses are still not required to register with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN — for now. The registration is part of the Corporate Transparency Act, an anti-money laundering statue passed in 2021.
January 24
Shoppers walk on the Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Rosy December for small business sales, but restaurants are left out
Small businesses had a merry December, as shoppers wrapped up their holiday shopping. That’s according to the Fiserv Small Business Index. In the U.S., the seasonally adjusted index for December was 146, up 3 points from November.
January 21
Callie Goodwin, of Columbia, S.C., holds a sign in support of TikTok outside the Supreme Court, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. Goodwin, a small business owner who sells personalized greeting cards, says 80% of her sales come from people who found her on TikTok. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
The U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban — with the nation’s highest court upholding a law that’s set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting Sunday.
January 18
A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen, May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near
The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024 is drawing near, the IRS is reminding owners.
January 14
A TikTok sign is displayed on top of their building in Culver City, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban
A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to grow their business.
December 31, 2024
Jenna Brashear shops at Julep Home & Gift while taking advantage of Shop Small Saturday in Wesleyan Park Plaza, on Nov. 30, 2024, in Owensboro, Ky. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP, File)
Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election
A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election.
December 24, 2024
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at a campaign event on Nov. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
For small businesses, the biggest change for the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But there are other shifts owners should keep on their radar.
December 21, 2024
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