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'Nowhere to absorb it': From consumer small business to big food CEOs, Trump tariff costs will hit wallets
President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs on countries around the world will hit food and consumer businesses particularly hard, say CEOs in the sector.CNBC - 2d -
Attacks on small business contracting are misguided
Small businesses are being unfairly attacked by critics who are distorting the facts about the Small Business Administration's programs designed to recruit and retain them in the federal marketplace.The Hill - 3d -
Small businesses brace for impact of new Trump tariffs
President Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd. But some small business owners are worried about the impact it could have on their bottom line. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard spoke ...NBC News - 4d -
Small Businesses Report Revenue Declines and Dimming Optimism in Fed Report
More small businesses reported decreased revenue rather than gains for the first time since 2021.Inc. - 6d -
Thousands of Federal Workers Are Losing Their Jobs. That’s a Golden Opportunity for Small Businesses Looking for Talent
A recruiting expert explains how small businesses can find and hire fired federal workers with valuable, in-demand skills.Inc. - 5h -
Tariffs on Screws Tighten Small Business Margins
New 25 percent levies on imported aluminum and steel materials have driven up the prices of nails, bolts, screws, and other fasteners many U.S. companies use by the millions every year.Inc. - 3d -
Tony's Chocolonely issues recall after 'small stones' found in chocolate bars
Tony's Chocolonely Inc. issued a voluntary recall after consumers complained of "small stones" in their chocolate bars, the company announced this week Seven lots of Tony's Dark Almond Sea Salt and ...NBC News - 1d -
How a Small Violin Part Highlights Bigger Problems for the Global Economy
A family business in Ottawa that makes special shoulder rests for violins is imperiled by both Trump’s tariffs on Canada and potential Canadian retaliation.The New York Times - 1d -
What tariffs could mean for US workers, consumers and the economy
President Trump’s Wednesday tariff announcement was larger in scope than many businesses and policy analysts were predicting, with the imposition of a 10 percent general tariff on imports to the ...The Hill - 16h -
How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Wine Drinkers and Producers
American consumers are likely to see fewer choices on the shelves, and small producers may be the hardest hit.The New York Times - 18h -
Analysis: Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.BBC News - 2d -
How military spouses can manage entrepreneurship while building retirement security
Establishing a business is a time-consuming undertaking, but entrepreneurs shouldn't put their retirement security on the backburner.CNBC - 2d -
Tariff Chaos Is Causing Companies—and Consumers—to Hit the Bottle
Wine shipments from Europe are stuck, and consumers are stocking up.Inc. - 2d -
Main Street Employers Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings
A National Federation of Independent Businesses survey found the number of small companies still having trouble finding suitable job candidates increased in March.Inc. - 1h -
Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite
A drop in consumer confidence and a decline in travel spending is weighing on travel stocks.CNBC - 2d -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
3/31: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the impact of looming tariffs from the Trump Administration, the international consequences of cuts to U.S. health aid policy, and how small businesses could feel the ...CBS News - 3d -
Journal & Courier 2025 small schools All-Area girls basketball team
Meet the 27 athletes who made the Journal & Courier Small Schools All-Area girls basketball team.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The American consumer’s identity crisis
A vibe shift, heralded by a sea of redFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Details May Not End Companies’ Wait-and-See Spending Strategy
Business leaders, consumers, and investors may learn more about Trump’s additional import duties on Wednesday, but their hesitation to commit to future spending may remain for much longer.Inc. - 1d -
CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 4d -
Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market
Small-cap stocks officially entered bear market territory on Thursday, seeing at least a 20% loss since their latest high.CNBC - 18h -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 6d -
It’s Official: The Duty-Free Exemption on Small Shipments From China Expires May 2
The rule exempts packages worth less than $800. It’s used by fast fashion giants Shein and Temu—and a lot of small American companies that drop-ship from overseas warehouses.Inc. - 19h -
How Founders Can Build an Owner-Independent Business
With the right systems, your business can grow without demanding every ounce of your attention.Inc. - 4d -
Why Personalization Is Reshaping Business as We Know it
When businesses accept that one size fits none, they can develop products that best work for their customers.Inc. - 3d -
Tariffs Keep Wall Street and Businesses on Edge
President Trump’s latest trade war threat is expected to come into effect this week, but businesses and investors remain unsure about how much it will hurt.The New York Times - 4d -
Consumers brace for economic impact of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs with taxes expected on imported goods from around the world that are set to go into effect immediately. NBC’s Christine Romans joins ...NBC News - 2d -
Direct-to-consumer is redefining mobile game monetization
In the latest GamesBeat LIVE, Xsolla's Berkley Egenes talks about the future of game monetization and how DTC has changed the game.VentureBeat - 2d -
American businesses share differing perspectives of Trump's tariffs
The Southern Shrimp Alliance, which represents the U.S. shrimp industry is praising the Trump administration's tariffs on nearly all foreign imports. American business owners who import products, ...CBS News - 14h -
Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung's television business, dies
Samsung Electronics says the executive credited with elevating its television business has diedABC News - Mar. 25 -
Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.The New York Times - 2d -
QVC is betting on TikTok to help revive its live shopping business
QVC Group, the owner of the QVC and HSN TV networks, is teaming up with TikTok Shop for 24/7 live shopping streams in an effort to revive its business.CNBC - 2d -
Booker intends on 'disrupting normal business' of Senate in marathon floor speech
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 15 hours in an effort to protest President Trump and Elon Musk, saying he hopes to disrupt "normal business" by speaking for ...NBC News - 3d -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 6d -
How well will UK consumers withstand the April price rises?
Increases to water, energy and telecoms bills will push up inflationFinancial Times - 3d -
Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?The New York Times - 3d -
Turkish students call on consumers to ‘buy nothing’ following crackdown
Boycott campaign aims to increase pressure on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after arrest of opposition leaderFinancial Times - 2d -
What Trump's new tariff announcement means for American consumers
President Trump announced plans to impose an across-the-board 10% tariff on all U.S. trading partners as well as higher tariffs for other countries. NBC News' Christine Romans breaks down what all ...NBC News - 1d
