It seems the western world is determined to squeeze out small businesses. With the removal of de minimis in the US and the crippling of trade with the EU, our world is shrinking. And let’s be clear — it’s not about fairness or encouraging internal trade. It’s about clearing the field until only mega-corporations remain.
Those giants don’t worry about tariffs or red tape — they’ve got the cash to get around the rules, and the lawyers to hide behind. When you can avoid paying billions in tax, it’s easy to keep playing.
Who really suffers? You, the consumer. Less choice. Higher prices. Less connection to where things come from.
So what can we do? Honestly, not much — except carry on. We’ll keep doing what we do: making, crafting, trading, and standing our ground. It may feel like a fight against the tide, but every small purchase from an independent maker is an act of resistance.
