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Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs

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Small retailers that rely on imports to stay afloat are stuck in no-man's land.

Matt Kubancik , who owns a baseball goods company, said he voted for Trump but changed his party affiliation to Democrat .

Retail business owner Alfred Mai said he grew increasingly worried last month as he thought about the "huge" inventory order he needed to place in time for the crucial holiday shopping period.

At Down Under Bedding, owner Tony Sagar says "everything's on hold" with tariffs.

He's considering discontinuing some of his lower-margin items because it can't afford to compete with cheaper rivals.

Greg Shugar , co-owner of women's clothing company Carrie Amber Intimates , says policy decisions are "all about Trump 's ego".

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