News China tariffs could force ‘widespread store closures’ and put $40 billion in sales at risk May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY Comments Off on China tariffs could force ‘widespread store closures’ and put $40 billion in sales at risk 2019 has already been a tough year for retailers but the tariffs with China could put $40 billion of sales and 12,000 stores at risk, a report says.