The marketplace runs on small businesses all over the world — but Donald Trump’s tariffs are causing uncertainty. In a blog post today, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman said the company will add features like shopping pages surfacing domestic sellers, which could be useful for shoppers who want to avoid tariffs. Etsy also updated its seller handbook with a tariff section providing advice. It’s an interesting look into the many moving parts of global trade that are upended by Trump’s trade war. [Link: Supporting Our Global Community as Trade Policies Evolve | https://www.etsy.com/news/supporting-our-global-community-as-trade-policies-evolve | etsy.com]
Mia Sato is a Platforms & Communities Reporter at The Verge. She covers a range of topics including tech companies, artificial intelligence, and the impact of digital platforms on users and communities, with notable reporting on the war in Ukraine and the dynamics of social media under Elon Musk. Sato's work has been featured in outlets such as Knowledia, Cigalah Group, and Tech News Tube.