Small businesses struggling with inflation amid Trump tariffs ahead of midterms
With two weeks to go until Election Day, some small businesses say they’re struggling with high inflation and the Trump administration’s tariff policies. While restaurants say they’ve been hit especially hard, some other businesses say they’re expanding. In a new survey, 71% of small businesses told the Chamber of Commerce that they’re in good health. Natalie Brand spoke to business owners about what they’d like to see moving forward.
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