By james art 
Laredo, Tex. (KGNS) – With tariffs that hang in balance, business owners who depend on imports are preparing for potential impacts on trade.
Ariel Gomez, the owner of LA SPOSA, a dresses in Laredo, explained that 90% of his products are being imported. Mention: “We are distributors of many bridal and quincenera companies, along with special dresses for occasion. Of course, many dresses are from China, Indonesia, Spain, India and a very small amount of them are from the United States. “
Gomez remains concerned the tariffs can affect prices for some of his suppliers. “Some of the companies have already sent us some letters, saying that they do not have their factories in China, that they have them in Indonesia. If they are not going to put tariffs for Indonesian products made in Indonesia, then they will not be reflected, “he added.
Looking forward, he discovers that his business is likely to be influenced by the tariffs. “We have to start looking for different suppliers that can give us the goods with quality and good price. Another thing we will have to do is maintain our prices, we will reduce our profits. “
Gomez hopes to look for American suppliers; According to Andrew Karanko, however, with Larendo’s Chamber of Commerce, this can be a difficult task, as in the United States a fewer objects are made in the United States
Meanwhile, Carranco advises business owners not to stress too much for tariffs, because even if they have been introduced, they are unlikely to remain in force for a long time.
“If you are trying to overtake it. Order right now before these tariffs enter and keep a bigger stock. This is a risk, but you know your business better than anyone else. The third thing is to write to your legislator to tell them that you do not want tariffs, that you do not believe in them that you do not support them. This will adversely affect your business, “Karanko said.
The owners of companies such as the owner of Variety Meats, Roberto Garza, say 5% of his imports are from Mexico. Therefore, they take measures to maintain the price low for consumers.
Mention: “We are trying to get a little more than what we use. If we use 20 boxes, we buy 40 at the same price to keep prices a little smaller to help the community. “
At the end of the day, tariffs are paid by those who import the product. Owners of companies like Gomez and Garza hope to bear the potential costs and maintain low prices for consumers as long as they can.
According to the Associated Press, President Donald Trump said his intentions to match the tariffs placed by foreign countries of US products. However, it is unclear when or whether they will come true.
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