RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Talks of tariffs have created some economic uncertainty amongst shoppers — and small business owners are feeling it, too.
After learning that President Donald Trump set a 10% base tariff on nearly every country, Tammy Rostov quickly realized that her business would be directly affected. She owns Rostov’s Coffee and Tea on West Main Street. The family-owned business, which also operates as a roastery, has been a staple in the community since 1979.
Rostov said most of the coffee is imported from Colombia and Peru…