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How Trump's tariffs push some importers into risky, high-cost loans
- Scott Horsley
- February 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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President Trump's tariffs can create a cash crunch for importers. They have to pay the tariff bill before they can sell their products. Some have turned to a costly form of credit. But what looks like a helping hand can turn out to be a financial chokehold.
Originally published at NPR Business