You may not be thinking about holiday shopping right now, but the companies you’re hoping to buy gifts from sure are.

Time is of the essence, and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are putting trade-dependent Washington in a tough position.

Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will tell us how companies, ports, and consumers are beginning to feel the squeeze.

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