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Inflation cools in June as Trump pressures Fed to slash rates

Inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year in June, marking a notable surge of 2.4% from May, when President Trump’s tariff policies took


SBA, Labor Department sign MOU to strengthen U.S. manufacturing workforce

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have agreed to sign a new Memorandum of


U.S.-Canada trade tension escalates as Trump imposes 35% tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced a sharp escalation in trade tensions with Canada, stating he will raise tariffs on many


Small business optimism steady in June as hiring and inventory issues persist

According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) report, Small business sentiment remains primarily stable in June, though


SBA launches sweeping 8(a) program audit after $550M fraud uncovered

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a full-scale audit of its 8(a) Business Development Program following a Department


Trump signs sweeping tax bill, delivers major win for small businesses

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, securing a major legislative victory that


Small business optimism rises, but taxes tops list of concerns

Small business optimism rose three points to 98.8 in May, slightly above the 51-year average, according to NFIB’s May 2025


Most small business owners are optimistic despite economic uncertainty, survey finds

Approximately 42% of U.S. small business owners (SBOs) report being “very” happy, according to VistaPrint’s 2025 Small Business Happiness Report.


SBA urges Newsom to request disaster aid for riot-damaged Los Angeles businesses

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to request an Economic Injury Disaster


U.S. labor market adds 139K jobs in May, but signs of weakening emerge

The United States added 139,000 jobs in May, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), surpassing


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