Six-plus months into his term, President Donald Trump has shaken up the way companies and government agencies do business by implementing new policies and regulations — many that impact Chicago businesses.

The Sun-Times reached out to 10 Chicago area companies at the start of the year to ask about their plans, with the aim of circling back at the end of 2025 to see what they achieved.

As we pass the halfway point, we checked in with some of the companies. Here’s what they shared.

Small Shop

Small Shop owner Taylor McCleneghan made a big move in April. She acquired the fair trade fashion brand Mata Traders, which was her biggest client. The companies also share a Ravenswood office space.

Mata Traders’ founder was looking to move on from the business. The company sells clothing and jewe

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