Tariff chaos is hitting small businesses where it hurts. In Trump, Trade Deficits, and Local Fallout, congressional candidate and fintech attorney Dan Wheeler breaks down how shifting US tariff policy, trade deficits, and supply chain volatility are squeezing small business owners and reshaping local economies. From rising retail prices and manufacturing hollowing to affordability challenges in places like South Carolina and San Francisco, this conversation unpacks what trade wars really mean for Main Street. If you want a clear explanation of how Trump era tariffs impact small businesses, consumers, and the 2026 political landscape, this episode connects the dots.

00:00 Introduction

02:08 Tariffs and Trade Deficits

05:10 The Real Cost of Tariffs

13:51 How Small Businesses Survive Tariffs

15:45 Tariffs and Affordability

23:14 SF Primary, Crime, and Homeless Reform

27:06 Political Identity and Bipartisan Strategy

33:33 AI Regulation, Section 230, and States