Birmingham fair trade shop owner feels 'ripple effect' of tariff relief

Melissa Kendrick, owner of Sojourn's Fair Trade in Birmingham, expressed profound relief following the Supreme Court's ruling against broad emergency tariffs. Kendrick, who imports from 61 countries, noted that profit margins for her small business were previously 'obliterated' by the duties, which disproportionately hurt artisans in countries like India and Azerbaijan. While a 10% global tariff remains a concern, Kendrick hopes the ruling will reopen vital revenue streams for international makers who rely on US festive retail sales.