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What You Need to Know About the New Tariffs – And Why Business Owners Like You Must Pay Attention

1 day ago4 min read

Let’s Keep It Real


If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you may have seen that President Trump just declared a national emergency and added new tariffs on things we import from other countries — mainly China.


Now before you tune this out thinking, “I’m just a small business owner, this doesn’t affect me,” — let me stop you right there.


First of all — you are not small.

I don’t teach my clients to think that way. “Small” means less than normal or not important.

You are a business owner. Period.

And what happens at the top absolutely trickles down to you.


Let me break it down simply so you understand what’s going on and — more importantly — how to get in position to thrive even when the economy shifts.

What’s a Tariff? (Real-World Example)


A tariff is like a fee or tax added to stuff we buy from other countries.


Let’s say you own a clothing brand and you buy T-shirts from China for $5 each.If the U.S. adds a 20% tariff, now that same shirt costs $6 instead of $5.


And guess what?

That extra cost gets passed to you, and then to your customer.

So prices go up, money stretches less, and your profit shrinks.


Why Are Tariffs Being Added?


The government says this is to protect our economy and keep America strong.They’re saying we rely too much on other countries — for things like cars, medicine, tech parts, even face masks.


By raising tariffs, they want to push businesses to buy American and keep our money flowing here instead of overseas.


But that shift means one thing for you: Change is coming.


So What Does This Mean for You as a Business Owner?


  • Prices May Go Up

If your vendors, suppliers, or materials come from outside the U.S., expect higher costs.


  • Delays and Shortages

If people stop buying foreign goods, the demand for U.S.-based stuff increases — and that could lead to long wait times.


  • Opportunity for Structured Businesses

Business owners with the right setup (like corporations with clean financials) may qualify for funding faster to cover these rising costs.That’s why we teach structure, separation, and strategy.


  • You Need Access to Funding

During shifts like this, the business owners who win are the ones who can get money fast — without using their own name or personal credit.


Why LLCs Are NOT Ideal in Tough Times


Let’s have an honest moment.


When your business is an LLC, you’re not really separate from the business. That means you have to personally guarantee (PG) every loan or line of credit your business needs.


In plain terms:

You’re co-signing for your business.


If prices go up and competition tightens — and it will — banks now have the power to choose who they lend to.


What does that mean?


It means you’ll eventually need cash to stay afloat, and if your business depends on your personal credit... well, let’s be real:


YOU KNOW YOUR SITUATION.

We’ve all had credit challenges.


So why structure a business in a way that forces you to use your personal credit to survive?


Even the Small Business Administration (SBA) — the place where so many business owners get their information — says:

"Corporations offer the strongest protection to its owners from personal liability."(Source: SBA.gov)

That’s why I teach C-Corps.


That’s why I teach Stripe loans the way I do — because when you open a Stripe account under a C-Corp, they don’t ask for your credit.


They don’t check your score.


They look at your business activity, not your past.


And no — this isn’t me trying to scare you into buying the Legacy Builder.

This isn’t a sales pitch.


This is me giving you the truth — showing you what’s happening in real time, in real life.


You need to be in position. Period.


Why the Legacy Builder Puts You in Position to Win


At MAC Enterprise Consulting, we don’t teach hustle — we teach structure.


The Legacy Builder isn’t just a fancy setup. It’s a real plan to help you build a business that:


  • Is separated from your personal name

  • Can qualify for Stripe funding and other business-only loans

  • Can keep operating even when costs go up or money gets tight

  • Looks like a real corporation to banks, lenders, and investors


And that’s what’s needed right now.


What You Should Do Next


  1. Stop thinking small. You are not a side hustle. You are a business owner.

  2. Get your structure right. If you’re still running your business under your name or a basic LLC, it’s time to level up.

  3. Position yourself for funding. Stripe, Shopify, and other funders don’t ask for your credit score if your business is set up right — but they do look for structure and transactions.


Final Word


You don’t have to panic. But you do have to prepare.


Tariffs, national emergencies, and policy changes are out of our control — but how you structure your business is 100% up to you.


If you’re ready to build the right foundation and stop reacting to what’s happening in the world — then let’s talk.


The Legacy Builder was created to help you not just start a business... but build a legacy that lasts.


Need help?


Email us at info@macenterpriseconsulting.com or visit our site to start your Legacy

Builder journey today.


Sources & References


We encourage every business owner in the MAC Enterprise Community to stay informed using facts and official information. Below are sources used in this blog that support everything discussed — from tariffs to the importance of proper business structure.






 
 

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a day ago

Hey Dewayne!! I appreciate these gems💎. Sending continued blessings, great health & prosperity✊🏾.

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