We’re getting serious this week—because sometimes, global politics really do mess with your art hustle. In this episode, PB & Jay dive into the real-life impacts of Brexit, EU trading laws, and international tariffs on small creative businesses.

We unpack:
📦 The IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) – what it means, who needs it, and how Etsy might already be handling it for you
⚠️ The GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) – what it requires, why it’s extra painful for indie artists, and the nightmare of needing an EU-based “responsible person”
📉 Why so many artists have stopped shipping to the EU entirely
💸 US tariffs on imports from China and the UK, how they’re killing small businesses, and how Squishy Kitty was directly affected
🧾 What the “de minimis” value means for shipping to the US (and whether it’s going away)
💬 The difference between being informed and being overwhelmed—and how to survive without panicking

Plus: PB shares why they’ve stepped back from online sales altogether, Jay nerds out about VAT law, and Coop the Courier Pigeon is ready for your questions—just not your customs forms.

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