Beyond The Hive: How Ahmadinejad's policies hurt small business

This story talks about the struggles of small business in Iran. Here's a telling quote from one merchant:

Even our honey is 'made in China.' Two hundred fifty grams of Chinese honey costs $5, while high-quality Iranian honey costs $20. Who is going to buy the Iranian honey? So they gradually close down their businesses, as was the case with a sugar factory in Hafttappeh.