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thegatewaypundit.comU.S. Government Accepts Refund Claims After Court Invalidates Trump Tariffs
The federal government has started processing refund claims for $166 billion in duties collected from importers following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated tariffs issued by President Trump last year. Small businesses, including a Brooklyn store selling Taiwanese imports, f…
thesouthafrican.comJPMorgan Chase Launches Initiative to Support Small Businesses
JPMorgan Chase has introduced the American Dream Initiative to assist small businesses through lending and advisory services. The program aims to add three million new customers and provide up to $80 billion in loans over the next 10 years. It includes hiring 1,000 additional sma…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRising Plastic Bag Prices Pose Challenges for Indonesian Vendors
Chicken seller Budi in Depok, Indonesia, reported that plastic bag costs have nearly doubled, affecting his thin profit margins. This increase highlights broader economic vulnerabilities amid external factors like the Iran war. Indonesia's economy has grown at about 5 percent ann…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Customs and Border Protection Launches Tariff Refund Portal Following Supreme Court Decision
U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced the first phase of its electronic refund system for tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Importers can now apply for refunds from a $166 billion pool, with over 56,000 claims already totaling $127 billion. Small busin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Small Businesses Report Lowest CapEx Investment Plans Since 2009
In March 2026, only 16% of small businesses indicated plans to invest in capital expenditures over the next six months. This figure represents the lowest level since November 2009. The percentage declined by 12 points since November 2025, according to a report.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRising Health Care Costs Affect American Small Business Owners
Health care costs in the United States have increased, creating financial challenges for small business owners. These rising expenses impact their ability to provide employee benefits and maintain operations. The situation highlights ongoing pressures in the health care sector fo…