भविष्य के बारे में संबंधित भारत से माल पर 50% टैरिफ का सामना करने वाले विशेष कपड़े की दुकान

Walking into Silk Threads in Carrollton is a step inside another culture. Owner Ruby Bhandari said these specialized garments can't be made in the United States.

"We cannot move our manufacturing here because the talent that is required to make these garments cannot be anywhere but India," Silk Threads owner Ruby Bhandari said.

Because of that, she's now faced with the impending 50% tariff on imports from India.

"I just feel like maybe our government is not caring for us or realizing the impact on small American businesses," Bhandari said.

Designers from India have canceled shows here because they don't want to lose money if tariffs keep people from buying their clothing.

"This tariff has created a space like an unknown," Bhandari said.

It’s also an unknown for customers wondering if price increases will fit into their budgets.

"This beautiful garment right here is $1,003," Bhandari said, showing a dress. "If their budget is $800 and today, this piece becomes $1,553, you cannot tell a client who has an $800 budget to pick up something for $1,500. I mean, that's almost double what they're looking to spend."

Bhandari is not sure how long she can survive tariffs this high.

"No, it's not sustainable,” Bhandari said. “I have been in this business for 35 years. I have never seen anything like this in my life."

Bhandari has about 21 days before the tariffs are set to begin. She's trying to get products now.

"Pushing all the designers to send their new collections here to Dallas before the tariff goes into effect," Bhandari said.

Ultimately, she's hoping for each country to come to a reasonable agreement for the sake of small businesses and consumers.

"Let's hope that our leaders do come together and negotiate something reasonable so that we can bring more creativity to the United States."