‘It's awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies

‘It's awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-s-awful-how-tariffs-soaring-fuel-costs-and-higher-interest-rates-are-squeezing-american-companiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Tariffs and Rising Costs Squeeze US Manufacturershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-s-awful-how-tariffs-soaring-fuel-costs-and-higher-interest-rates-are-squeezing-american-companieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-s-awful-how-tariffs-soaring-fuel-costs-and-higher-interest-rates-are-squeezing-american-companies#u80528Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:51:29 +0000American business owners are struggling to maintain margins as a combination of tariffs, soaring fuel costs, and higher interest rates increase operational expenses. Manufacturers face significant uncertainty driven by rising input and transportation costs. Some business owners describe the current financial pressure as a crisis larger than the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies are now prioritizing inflation management and the protection of profit margins to survive the current economic environment.Why it mattersInput costs directly affect the pricing and viability of manufactured goo