Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widespread confusion and distrust among entrepreneurs managing international trade relations.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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