Francine Farkas Sears
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Francine Farkas Sears is a pioneering American businesswoman who, 50 years ago, became the first woman invited to China for business after President Nixon opened trade relations. She runs a company that produces professional bags for women and accessories for organizations like the Girl Scouts of America and the Red Cross. Recently, she has been in the news due to the impact of U.S.-China tariffs on her business, which threaten its viability and the affordability of her products.
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Francine Farkas Sears, who 50 years ago was the first American businesswoman invited to China after President Richard Nixon opened trade relations, told CNN that the tariffs are threatening the viability of her business.
China tariffs are no longer 145%, but for small businesses in the crossfire, ‘it’s still awful’CNN·
United States· 2025-05-19
United States· 2025-05-19
