Small business owners are feeling the pressure of tariffs as they place orders for holiday merchandise, forcing them to make difficult decisions about pricing and inventory. July is when retailers place orders for products customers will come looking for in the Christmas season. At the Margaret Cleveland in Baltimore, shop owner Christopher Heller is navigating the challenges of maintaining the high-quality merchandise his customers love while keeping prices reasonable amid economic uncertainty. "The Margaret Cleveland is the manifestation of everything three special women brought to my life," Heller said. Heller and his husband have created what they call a "one-acre wonderland of retail discovery" at Walther Gardens, combining a home and garden boutique, event space, and community garden. His mother and grandmothers taught him to recognize unique, high-quality craftsmanship. #tariffs #economy #businessowner #news #maryland