Small businesses across various regions are grappling with the financial strain caused by tariffs, leading to a challenging landscape marked by uncertainty. In Fayetteville, local enterprises continue to feel the adverse effects a year after the implementation of tariffs, while Milwaukee-area businesses report significant revenue losses. Similarly, businesses in Georgia are facing ongoing struggles as they navigate this era of structural volatility. As tariffs persist, many small businesses are being driven to seek help from shadowy lending markets, further complicating their recovery efforts.