A shadowy industry is helping small businesses pay tariffs — at a high cost

How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.

A shadowy industry is helping small businesses pay tariffs — at a high cost
Joshua Esnard stands for a portrait in the Cut Buddy warehouse in Morrisville, N.C. on Jan. 16.

How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.

(Image credit: Cornell Watson for NPR)

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