In light of impending tariffs, new parents like Sam Rutledge are scrambling to purchase essential baby gear before prices skyrocket. As the cost of raising a child continues to rise, families face uncertainty over availability and affordability of crucial items.
Beth Benike, Minnesota's small business owner of the year, faces a staggering tariff crisis that threatens her baby products company, Busy Baby. With costs skyrocketing from $31,000 to nearly $200,000, she shares her emotional journey as she becomes the face of small businesses battling tariffs.