For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were
US small businesses are not as concerned about Trump's new tariffs as they were in the past, due to lower tariff rates and the experience of receiving refunds from previous tariffs. The new tariffs are generally ranging from 10% to 12.5%, which is lower than the previous rates that ranged from 10% to 50%. Small business owners are taking the new tariffs in stride, using their experience and innovation to navigate around them.
- ▪The new tariffs announced by Trump are generally ranging from 10% to 12.5%, which is lower than the previous rates.
- ▪Approximately $122bn in refunds have been accepted and are due to be paid to small businesses from the last tariff attempt.
- ▪Small businesses are using their experience and innovation to navigate around the new tariffs, including moving products to bonded warehouses and leveraging technology for cost savings.
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Chef Sunny Bertsch at work last year at his sushi restaurant in Houston. Photograph: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenChef Sunny Bertsch at work last year at his sushi restaurant in Houston. Photograph: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty ImagesUS small businessFor most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they wereGene MarksTariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their strideSun 2 Aug 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 2 Aug 2026 08.01 EDTShareRebounding from his defeat at the supreme court in February, Donald Trump has recently announced a new round of tariffs, invoking sections of various trade acts to levy amounts on industries and countries based on…
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