Tariffs Cost US

A growing majority of Americans say tariffs are doing more harm than good. New polling shows 72% of people believe tariffs are having a negative impact on the economy,

Poll Shows Backlash to Trump Tariffs - National - The Black Chronicle Poll Shows Backlash to Trump Tariffs - The Black Chronicle

Georgia manufacturers are warning that unpredictable tariffs are doing real damage to their ability to grow. Business leaders say constant policy changes are making it impossible to plan pricing, secure agreements, or make investments.

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OPINION: Georgia Manufacturers Need Stability — Not More Trade Whiplash March 17, 2026 - When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose sweeping tariffs, many in the

Tariffs are disrupting small businesses across Virginia. Entrepreneurs are facing rising costs, layoffs, and difficult decisions.

Virginia entrepreneurs on Trump’s dodgy tariffs: ‘It disrupts your business’ • Virginia Mercury Refunds of the unconstitutional tariffs paid by companies across Virginia and the country will not come soon — if at all, guest columnist Jim Spencer writes.

For many Black entrepreneurs, tariffs aren’t just policy; they’re a growing crisis. Rising costs are squeezing margins and making it harder to stay competitive.

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Creating A New Crisis For Black-Owned Small Businesses | Essence Higher import costs and unpredictable trade policy are squeezing already thin margins for Black entrepreneurs.

Tariffs on building materials are adding thousands to the cost of homes. Roofers and contractors say price increases are now hitting homeowners directly.

Homeowners hit by rising costs due to tariffs and inflation As warmer weather arrives, roofing companies and carpenters are gearing up for a busy summer season. But recent tariffs and inflation aren’t just impacting these industries; they’re now…

More than 80,000 manufacturing jobs disappeared in the past year. Workers and economists say tariffs are increasing costs and uncertainty for companies that rely on global supply chains.

U.S. manufacturers are still shedding thousands of jobs, as workers ask White House for help Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.

Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year and tariffs played a big role. Farmers faced rising equipment costs and falling crop prices as trade disruptions hit rural communities.

Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year, and Trump’s tariffs likely played a big role Kansas farmers have faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which drove up equipment costs and caused crop prices to fall. The Kansas Farmer’s Union says the tariffs contributed to the closure of hundreds of farms and added stress to an already unpredictable indus...

A new survey of Michigan businesses shows confidence slipping as tariffs and rising costs weigh on the state’s economy. The Michigan Future Business Index reported record-low readings for profit growth and sales.

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Tariffs Sting, Hiring Stalls As Michigan Business Mood Sours Latest MFBI shows slipping confidence and cautious hiring among Michigan businesses.

Retail executives say tariffs are raising prices and squeezing consumers. Lower-income households are pulling back spending while economic uncertainty continues.

NEW: Q4 Earnings Reports Reveal Trump’s Tariffs Hiked Prices and Forced Consumers To Cut Back on Spending - Democrats NEW: Q4 Earnings Reports Reveal Trump’s Tariffs Hiked Prices and Forced Consumers To Cut Back on Spending March 9, 2026 The earnings reports are another sign of Trump’s K-shaped economy, with low-income consumers cutting back on spending  Major American companies, including Target, Best Buy, Bu...

Instead of investing in new equipment and expansion, manufacturers are delaying upgrades and absorbing higher input costs just to stay afloat.

Tariffs Reshape Manufacturing Equipment Finance Manufacturers turn to leasing and flexible payment models as tariffs drive up equipment costs and tighten capital availability

Even after the Supreme Court ruling, consumers shouldn’t expect cheaper prices at checkout. New tariffs and pricing “stickiness” mean once costs go up, they rarely come back down.

Cheaper retail prices unlikely despite tariff ruling Consumers won't see prices coming down despite a Supreme Court ruling that declared Trump administration tariffs were not constitutional, according to economists, given the many tools that can be used to enact tariffs.

Small businesses are once again caught in tariff uncertainty. After the Supreme Court struck down duties, new tariffs were announced. Now, companies are left unsure about costs, refunds, and what comes next.

Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.