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US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A matter of survival': Small Businesses Speak Out on Tariffs
Tariffs are having a real and devastating impact on thousands of small businesses across the nation — and on all Americans — as uncertainty, rising costs and cancellations are hitting home.
Small businesses around the country are speaking out about tariffs — the months of worrying about levies and countermeasures, trying to prepare amid uncertainty, and the impacts that came into devastating focus on April 2 as the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on approximately $3 trillion of imports.
And now, there is more worry and uncertainty amid a 90-day pause as they wonder what might be next and how to plan.
As they spoke of the biggest tax increase in America in 50 years, they shared stories of canceled bookings, rising costs, stockpiling supplies, and, ultimately, the fear of having to pass the cost of tariffs on to consumers. Or worse.
Even those that can pass the cost on to customers immediately say they are worried the added costs will impact their ability to remain competitive and profitable — or to grow.
Here’s what they’re saying.
"After recent U.S. tariffs, several international clients canceled or paused bookings, citing trade tensions and distrust of U.S.-linked businesses. A German client said, ‘It just feels too complicated now.’ We projected 12 international clients this summer—only four booked. We’ve invested over $5,000 to grow our U.S. client base, but with recession fears and rising costs, fewer Americans are booking. Tariffs aren’t just economic—they affect perception and partnerships. My business depends on global trust. Trade policies must promote cooperation to help small businesses like mine grow and compete internationally. Tariffs affect service businesses like mine.”
— Bernie Waruru, founder, Berngo Safaris, Cedar Springs, Michigan
