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Small business owners say economic uncertainty is worse than tariffs. Here's why.

Small business owners worry that mounting economic uncertainty, driven largely by President Trump's shifting tariff policies, could shut their doors for good. Beth Benike, cofounder of Busy Baby, told CBS MoneyWatch that a lack of clarity on the direction of U.S. tariffs poses serious problems for the Oronoco, Minnesota-based retailer.

Inc.com on MSN · 9d

Small Business Optimism Slides as Tariffs Sow Uncertainty

The chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Businesses wondered if there was an economic iceberg looming, as its March survey of U.S. entrepreneurs showed a fourth straight month of declining confidence.

The Baltimore Sun · 10d

Small business optimism slumps as Trump-era enthusiasm fades amid economic uncertainty

The mood of small business owners is worsening but remains better than it was over most of the last several years. The Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index for

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US Small-Business Optimism Declines by Most Since Mid-2022

US small-business optimism fell last month by the most since June 2022 as concerns intensified about the prospects for ...

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March NFIB Small Business Optimism: Small-Cap Outlook Is Bleak

The Small Business Optimism Index fell to 97.4 in March, driven by protectionist policies and reciprocal tariffs. Read more ...

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Small business optimism dims in March

Small business sentiment continued to decline in March. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.3 points to 97.4 during ...

Retail Dive8d

Small businesses may take the brunt of tariffs, even when they’re based in the US

Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by ...

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Drop in small-business index another sign recession likely under way: economist

Another day, another round of downbeat "soft" data. The National Federation of Independent Business on Tuesday said its ...

Yahoo Finance10d

Small business optimism plunged in March before 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement

Small business owners were feeling uncertain in ... The National Federation of Independent Business's optimism index dropped by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, marking the biggest monthly decline ...

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