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Small Retailers More at Risk in Prolonged US–China Trade War, Says Largest US Mall Operator

‘The bigger retailers have sophisticated supply chains and long-term relationships with suppliers everywhere,’ said Simon Property CEO David Simon.
Small Retailers More at Risk in Prolonged US–China Trade War, Says Largest US Mall Operator
King of Prussia Mall, the United States' largest retail shopping space, in King of Prussia, Pa., on Dec. 8, 2018. Mark Makela/Reuters
Wesley Brown
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As retailers nationwide struggle to bring foot traffic back to brick-and-mortar stores this year, the nation’s largest mall operator said it is more concerned about Main Street business owners than larger national chains with hundreds of store locations.

During a conference call with Wall Street analysts after the market closed on May 12, Simon Property Chairman and CEO David Simon stated that if trade uncertainty surrounding the United States and China persists for several months, small business owners may face difficulties ahead.

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