When businessman Travis McMaster shifted more manufacturing of his products out of China, and into India, he had sought to avoid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

“But I kind of outsmarted myself this time,” said McMaster, general manager at travel goods brand Cocoon USA.

Since August, US tariffs of 50 percent took effect on many Indian products, exceeding the additional 30-percent level imposed on Chinese goods this year.

He was among about 100 small business owners gathered in Washington on Thursday to detail how wide-ranging tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump recently have impacted their livelihoods.

Many spoke outside the Supreme Court, which is due to hear oral arguments on the legality of Trump’s global duties on November 5.

Since returning to the presid

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