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New Survey: More Than 240 Small Businesses Reveal the Real Cost of Tariffs, and Why Refunds Alone Won't Save Them
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026 — We Pay the Tariffs today released its Small Business Survey Report, a nationwide look at how presidential tariffs have reshaped the finances, workforces, and futures of American small businesses. The report draws on responses from 241 businesses across 40 states and the District of Columbia, and it documents a countrywide scramble to survive costs that arrived with little warning and even less time to adapt. The findings show that the damage
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New Survey: More Than 240 Small Businesses Reveal the Real Cost of Tariffs, and Why Refunds Alone Won't Save Them
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026 — We Pay the Tariffs today released its Small Business Survey Report, a nationwide look at how presidential tariffs have reshaped the finances, workforces, and futures of American small businesses. The report draws on responses from 241 businesses across 40 states and the District of Columbia, and it documents a countrywide scramble to survive costs that arrived with little warning and even less time to adapt. The findings show that the damage
We Pay the Tariffs
6 days ago
We Pay the Tariffs, American Small Business Importers React to Section 301 ‘Forced Labor’ Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. Following the Administration’s announcement of new Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% on nearly all major trading partners, Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs, a grassroots coalition of 1,200 small businesses, released the following statement: “One simple fact shows the real motivation behind so-called 'forced labor' tariffs: the covered countries account for 99% of U.S. imports by value, but less than half of the countries in the Departmen
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6 days ago
We Pay the Tariffs, American Small Business Importers React to 301 Tariffs on Brazi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 16, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. Following the Administration’s announcement of new Section 301 tariffs of 25% on imports from Brazil, Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs, a grassroots coalition of nearly 1,200 small businesses, released the following statement: “American small businesses have borne the brunt of every recent tariff action, and these new tariffs on imports from Brazil will be no different. These tariff
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Jul 16
Administration Tariffs Cost Americans $317 Billion Through May 2026
Presidential tariffs hammer contested “swing” states, including $34 billion in extra tariffs on imports into Texas, $22 billion for Michigan, $19 billion for Georgia, $10 billion for Ohio, and $8 billion for North Carolina. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 8, 2026 – Following the federal release of updated Census tariff data, We Pay the Tariffs today released comprehensive national and state-by-state data on the impact of presidential tariffs, showing that Americ
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Jul 8
As America Marks Its 250th Fourth of July, Presidential Tariffs Have Added Billions in Costs to Everything From Fireworks to Grills, Coolers to Swimsuits
Cumulative tariffs have driven up the cost of nearly every Independence Day product, and the administration is moving to make them permanent under Section 301 even after the Supreme Court struck down its IEEPA tariffs as unconstitutional FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 2, 2026 – As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day, We Pay the Tariffs today released data showing that presidential tariffs have added billions in costs to the imported products
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Jul 2
Statement on April CPI Report
For Immediate Release – May 12, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%, the highest level in nearly three years. The tariff-sensitive apparel index increased 0.6%, shelter rose 0.6%, and real average hourly wages fell 0.5%. Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs, issued the following statement: “Tariffs raise prices. Full stop. Economists wil
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May 12
American Businesses Paid $8.3 Billion in Section 122 Tariffs in First Full Month of Trump's IEEPA Replacement Strategy
Total presidential tariffs since March 2025 reach $283 billion; many refunds reaching businesses will go to past (IEEPA-related) debts or set aside for future tariffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 6, 2026 – New Census Bureau data released today provides the first look at the cost of the Trump administration's strategy to replace the IEEPA tariffs the Supreme Court struck down. Based on the new data, American businesses paid approximately $8 billion in Section 1
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May 8
Statement on CIT Striking Down Section 122 Tariffs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 7, 2026 — Washington D.C. — Statement from Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs, on today's Court of International Trade ruling in Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trumpfinding the Section 122 tariffs unlawful: "Today's ruling is more positive news for the small businesses that have been crushed by these illegal taxes. The Court should have gone further and blocked collection of these tariffs during any appeal. American businesses paid r
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May 7
Tariffs Loom Over White House Small Business Week Event
Small Business Person of the Year Attendee Applied for a $154,000 Tariff Refund WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 4, 2026 -- As President Trump prepares to deliver remarks this afternoon at the White House Small Business Summit honoring the 2026 National Small Business Week award winners, many of these businesses are actively applying for IEEPA tariffs refunds and staring down a permanent tariff regime imposed through Section 301 and 232 tariffs. Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown Products
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May 4
As Administration Hikes EU Auto Tariffs to 25%, Small Business Coalition Warns Continued Tariff Threats Will Blunt Economic Impact of IEEPA Refunds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 1, 2026 -- Following President Trump's announcement today that he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs — a coalition of nearly 1,200 small businesses — issued the following statement: "New tariffs on European cars explain why many small businesses expect to be cautious with IEEPA refunds. You never know what might trigger the next tari
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May 1
As Trade Ambassador Touts “Manufacturing Success” in Michigan and Ohio, Data Show Manufacturing Jobs at Multi-Year Lows and Small Businesses Paying the Price
Michigan and Ohio businesses paid $25.7 billion in additional tariffs between March 2025 and February 2026. Manufacturing jobs in both states ended 2025 at their lowest levels in years. Small businesses say they are bearing the costs of a policy that has not delivered its promises. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 9, 2026 -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is touring Michigan and Ohio manufacturing plants this week to promote the Administration’s claim
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Apr 9
New Data Shows American Businesses Have Paid $265 Billion in Overall Presidential Tariffs & $151 Billion in Illegal IEEPA Tariffs
State by State "Liberation Day" View: Texas has paid $28 billion, Georgia $16 billion, Ohio $8.7 billion, and Florida $9.1 billion in presidential tariffs since March 2025. Businesses in all 50 states are still waiting for refunds of $151 billion in tariffs the Supreme Court ruled were illegally collected. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 2, 2026 -- One year to the day after President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement, new Census Bureau data shows
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Apr 2
One Year Tariff Anniversary: 37 Quotes from Small Businesses Across the Nation on their Experience, State & National Data
One year ago this week, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on businesses across the country. On Thursday, March 26, We Pay the Tariffs held a press call with small business owners from Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, Montana, and Pennsylvania to discuss the cumulative damage, the status of refunds, and the impact of new tariffs that have replaced the ones the Supreme Court struck down. Below you'll find quotes from call participants and other coalition members, along wit
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Mar 31
"Liberation Day" Anniversary Media Call: Small Business Owners to Mark One Year of Pain & Uncertainty
CALL THIS THURSDAY @ 1PM - Coalition of over 1,100 small businesses to discuss cumulative costs, refund delays, and ongoing tariff threats one year after tariff shock WASHINGTON, D.C. -- We Pay the Tariffs, a grassroots coalition of over 1,100 small businesses from across the country, will hold a press call on Thursday, March 26, ahead of the one-year anniversary for President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, which were imposed on April 2, 2025. Small business owners from m
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Mar 26
Pennsylvania Small Businesses Demand their $4.5 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Pennsylvania Small Business Interviews Available: New data release today shows that Pennsylvania businesses paid over $4.5 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February 2025 through January 2026 Meanwhile, the administration doubled down with new Section 122 tariffs days after the Supreme Court ruling and has taken steps to delay refunds of the illegal tariff payments, prompting Pennsylvania to join 23 other states in a new lawsuit. Even more tariffs are lined up for la
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Mar 20
Kentucky Small Businesses Demand their $2.9 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Kentucky Small Business Interviews Available: New data release today shows that Kentucky businesses paid over $2.9 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February 2025 through January 2026 Meanwhile, the administration doubled down with new Section 122 tariffs days after the Supreme Court ruling and has taken steps to delay refunds of the illegal tariff payments, prompting Kentucky to join 23 other states in a new lawsuit. Even more tariffs are lined up for later this year
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Mar 18
Oregon Small Businesses Demand their $744 Million in Illegal Tariffs Back
Oregon Small Business Interviews Available : New data release today shows that Oregon businesses paid over $744 million in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February 2025 through January 2026 Meanwhile, the administration doubled down with new Section 122 tariffs days after the Supreme Court ruling and has taken steps to delay refunds of the illegal tariff payments, prompting Oregon to join 23 other states in a new lawsuit. Even more tariffs are lined up for later this year. FOR
We Pay the Tariffs
Mar 18
New Jersey Small Businesses Demand their $6.9 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
New Jersey Small Business Interviews Available: New data release today shows that New Jersey businesses paid over $6.9 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February 2025 through January 2026 Meanwhile, the administration doubled down with new Section 122 tariffs days after the Supreme Court ruling and has taken steps to delay refunds of the illegal tariff payments, prompting New Jersey to join 23 other states in a new lawsuit. Even more tariffs are lined up for later th
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Mar 18
Michigan Small Businesses Demand Their $4.1 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Michigan Small Business Interviews Available: New data release today shows that Michigan businesses paid over $4.1 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February 2025 through January 2026 Meanwhile, the administration doubled down with new Section 122 tariffs days after the Supreme Court ruling and has taken steps to delay refunds of the illegal tariff payments, prompting Michigan to join 23 other states in a new lawsuit. Even more tariffs are lined up for later this year
We Pay the Tariffs
Mar 18
American Businesses Paid $246 Billion in Presidential Tariffs from March 2025 to January 2026
New January data shows $23 billion in extra tariffs collected, of which over 40% were unaffected by SCOTUS decision; IEEPA tariffs that were struck down already have been largely replaced, and the administration launched new tariff reviews this week Also: See what companies in each state has paid in now illegal IEEPA tariffs HERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 12, 2026 - We Pay the Tariffs today released comprehensive national and state-by-state data today on
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Mar 12
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