The intermittent tariffs imposed by the U.S. have already disrupted long-established supply chains, putting at risk the very lifeline many small businesses depend on for their imports. 

Business owners affected by these sweeping trade measures are increasingly concerned about the unpredictability of their costs and profit margins. 

CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles, California.

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