Crafter’s Companion, founded by TV star Sara Davies, has been forced to close its warehouse in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. The decision comes after the company moved 60 per cent of its warehouse operations to the US in August this year.

Donald Trump's tariffs have forced a firm set up by a Dragons Den star to cut jobs and move part of the business to the US.

Crafter’s Companion, founded by TV star Sara Davies , has been forced to close its warehouse in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. The decision comes after the company moved 60 per cent of its warehouse operations to the US in August this year.

That move followed changes to import rules introduced by Trump. In August 2025, the US removed the $800 (£600) de minimis exemption, a rule that allowed shipments valued at under that value to e

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