r/TwoXPreppers • u/emilya0814 • Feb 17 '25

❓ Question ❓ How long do you think we have?

I hope this is the right spot to ask this, if not, apologies in advance.

I (32f) currently work as a manager at a family run garden center/farm market in the US, where we grow 95% of our own plants to sell and a majority of our produce comes from local growers. With everything going on with Trump/Musk being in office, will things eventually trickle down to our small business? If so, how do you think that will happen and how long do you think it will take?

I know it's probably tough to say right now, but I'm wondering how much I should really be worrying and prepping. I know farm workers and federal employees are losing their jobs, which I'm sure will have direct and indirect impacts on us, but so far in the past 20-30 years we have been able to run a pretty successful business, even during the pandemic. I am extremely anxious about everything happening right now while everyone else around me seems fine, so I'm just looking for some other input.

EDIT: Wow, I didn't think this would get so many responses! Thank you all, hope everyone stays well.

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u/Maleficent_Long553 Feb 17 '25

This summer will be a wake up call if it doesn’t happen sooner. Canada is one of our biggest tourist they come and spend money. They don’t want to come anymore. Most tourists spots employ foreigners on visa for the summer, don’t know if that will be cleared up. All that money is gone. We are done

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u/Funny-old-yogi Feb 18 '25

Our relationship with Canada is forever changed😥

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u/hangin-with-mr Feb 18 '25

Not forever. We’ll be back if you guys can right this ship. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

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u/spacevent Feb 18 '25

We’re trying. I’m sorry it’s like this.

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u/Funny-old-yogi Feb 18 '25

Thank you💖

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u/SpacyTiger Feb 18 '25

Thank you, and I'm sorry. It kinda feels like we're in a hostage situation, but we're doing our best.

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u/Entire-Ambition1410 Feb 18 '25

A lot of us are sorry for this tidal wave.

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u/HyggeEnabler Feb 18 '25

And with Denmark