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The Conversation: Tariffs affect flowers and fashion; Kingfishers

By Catherine Cruz,
DW Gibson
Published April 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM HST
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  • Georja Skinner, with the state's Creative Industries Division, explains how tariff hikes might affect popular local fashion brands | Full Story
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