Plus-Size Clothing Company Hit with $90,000 Tariff Bill, Community Bands Together for Support

Maya Kern and her partner, Devin Beach, are facing significant challenges with their Minneapolis clothing company due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. They received an unexpected $90,000 bill for tariff fees, which they struggled to pay within the allocated 12 weeks—amounting to $7,500 per week. Despite their financial hurdles, their supportive customer base rallied to help through gift card purchases and donations. Beach emphasizes that tariffs act as hidden taxes that affect everyone, even if they aren’t directly reflected in personal finances. The couple is grateful for their community’s support as they work to recover from this financial strain.