Cara Dyer
Mechanical engineer and owner of Storytime Toys. Her company was affected by the tariffs on Chinese imports.
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May 16, 2025 • 27min
The 145% tariff already did its damage
Cara Dyer, a mechanical engineer and owner of Storytime Toys, shares her experience with the 145% tariff on Chinese imports. Although short-lived, this tariff wreaked havoc on many businesses, especially for those like hers who had goods stuck in transit. Cara discusses the staggering financial implications, including the challenges of sourcing materials domestically and navigating a chaotic supply chain. The episode paints a vivid picture of how sudden trade changes can leave long-lasting scars on the economy and everyday lives.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 26min
The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?
Cara Dyer, small-business owner of Storytime Toys, explains how recent tariff rulings upended her importing and sourcing choices. She recounts scrambling to redesign products, scale back imports, and weigh refund options. The conversation covers legal limits on presidential tariff power, emerging markets buying refund claims, and what new tariffs might mean for small firms.
