The East Atlanta Village is a close-knit community with local businesses, restaurants, music venues, and other storefronts. The area prides itself on its indie status, with some concern over the impact of big chains and online retailers like Amazon. Small business owners in the area, like Victoria Park of Park Pet Supply, are feeling the effects of inflation and are now worried about the trade war causing difficulties in competing with larger value-conscious retailers. Park Pet Supply sells a variety of pet products, many of which are sourced from Canada, and has already seen price hikes on items due to the tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. Small businesses like Park Pet Supply are finding it challenging to navigate the changing tariffs and are worried about losing customers to bigger retailers. A survey by a local nonprofit organization found that nearly a third of independent businesses in Georgia have experienced price increases due to tariffs. Small businesses rely on tight profit margins and are struggling to decide whether to pass those costs onto consumers or absorb them. The uncertainty surrounding the trade war and tariffs is causing anxiety among small business owners in East Atlanta Village and beyond, as they try to remain competitive in the face of economic challenges.
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Small businesses affected by tariffs are worried about being overshadowed by larger competitors.
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