As New Tariffs Roll Out—or Don’t—Small Businesses Report Confusion and Concern

President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China, take effect Tuesday. Other taxes could follow.
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A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump Calls Beneficial Ownership Reporting a ‘Disaster’ for Small Businesses as Treasury Kills Enforcement
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DHS rolls out registry, fingerprinting for migrants in US illegally
The Trump administration is pushing migrants to be fingerprinted for a new registry of people illegally in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced late Tuesday. The ...The Hill - 5d -
WATCH: Conan O’Brien rolls out the Oscars red carpet
The host of the 97th Academy Awards was eager to help roll out the iconic 900-foot-long carpet to kick off the final countdown to Sunday’s show.ABC News - 4d -
The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.Inc. - 6d -
Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - 5d -
Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
Following a post-election surge in optimism, worries about inflation and labor continue to be a drag on sentiment.Inc. - 1h -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia reports fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.CNBC - 6d
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All In on AI, Salesforce’s Benioff Tells Other CEOs This is the Last Time They’ll Manage Only Humans
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As Feds and Big Companies Scrap DEI, Most Small Businesses Maintain Their Policies
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Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Aces Moon Touchdown
The accomplishment makes Firefly the first private outfit to put a spacecraft on the moon without crashing or falling over.Inc. - 1h -
Rare Coffee Bean Could Help Save the Industry
As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew.Inc. - 1h -
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