<ul><li>New tariffs introduced by President Trump are causing uncertainty and cultural collapse inside startups and supply chain-dependent ventures.</li><li>The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 serves as a cautionary tale about the psychological and economic damage tariffs can cause, with recovery taking far longer than expected.</li><li>Tariffs create a perfect storm for cultural erosion in startups, leading to long-lasting impacts on culture, cohesion, and confidence within companies.</li><li>While some view tariffs as protectionism, for startups, isolation can be more of a risk than a shield, as it hinders growth and disrupts the interconnected ecosystem necessary for success.</li></ul>

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