Black-owned beauty salons and wholesalers in the United States are facing increased financial strain due to the substantial rise in prices of hair extensions and hair glues following the implementation of President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam. The tariffs, which include a 145% duty on Chinese goods that came into effect earlier this year, have disproportionately affected Black business owners because a majority of Black beauty products are manufactured in these countries. For example, Diann Valentine, founder of Slayyy Hair, encountered a $300,000 charge to release 26,000 units of braiding hair from a Los Angeles port shortly after the tariffs were imposed. Salon owners like Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway have reported a decline in client visits as they are forced to pass on increased costs to customers. The tariffs have also impacted other sectors such as farming, where individuals like Duane, a Wisconsin farmer with 45 years of experience, have expressed hardship. Additionally, some businesses have had to overhaul their supply chains rapidly to cope with the tariffs’ effects, as seen with Kanpai, which restructured its supply chain within 60 days. The tariffs continue to challenge the viability of Black-owned beauty enterprises and other small businesses reliant on imports from China and Vietnam.