Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears

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  Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs

  US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruption
  
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  Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface

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  $70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses

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  Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB

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  CNBC - 14m

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