Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise

Source: CBS Money Watch | Published: December 18, 2025, 4:24 pm | Read Original

Pessimistic -44.0

Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise

Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.

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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise

Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.

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