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tariff uncertainty hits small businesses

Why tariff uncertainty hits small businesses especially hard

One recent survey of thousands of small-business owners found that the biggest challenge of tariff policies is the sheer uncertainty they cause.

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UPI on MSN · 19h

For America's 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits hard

As of 2023, of those U.S. companies that import goods, more than 97% were small businesses. For these companies, tariff uncertainty is paralyzing.

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Businesses along the U.S.-Mexico border feel the uncertainty of tariffs negotiations

Along the U.S./Mexico border, businesses got a reprieve when the Trump administration delayed increasing tariffs on goods from Mexico. The 90-day delay is still unsettling for companies that need certainty in the supply chains.

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For Chicago small businesses, ‘the pope economy’ is good

With a born-and-raised Chicagoan leading the Catholic church, some small business owners have sprung into action to cash in.

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Jack Lavin: MLB All-Star Game in 2027? Let’s fly the ‘W’ for Chicago’s economy.

When the All-Star Game comes to Chicago, it won’t just bring the world’s best ballplayers to Wrigley Field. It will bring ...

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‘We are tired of sucking’: Legendary Chicago restaurant abruptly closes after 63 years, blaming ‘insurmountable’ struggle to retain quality staff

Gale Street Inn has been a Chicago hot spot since 1963, but it abruptly closed down in June after more than 60 years in ...

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For Chicago small businesses, ‘the pope economy’ is good - AOL

New events can create a “boom for certain businesses,” said Elliot Richardson, co-founder and president of the Small Business Advocacy Council in Chicago.

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