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L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden: “I have to find a way to persevere”

L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden: “I have to find a way to persevere”

Los Angeles — Cookie connoisseur Lara Adekoya started her baking business during the pandemic, selling cookies to masked customers out of her Los Angeles home.  Now, customers flock to her L.A. bakery, Fleurs et Sel, to get their hands on flavors like oatmeal chocolate chip walnut, peanut butter and Nutella, and matcha dark chocolate. Adekoya says she’s now paying $50 …

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