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Why Refunds Aren't a Windfall: WPT's Dan Anthony on CNN
We Pay the Tariffs wanted to highlight recent comments from our Executive Director, Dan Anthony, on CNN as questions continue to surface around how tariff refunds may, or may not, translate into consumer price relief. Dan’s message aligns closely with concerns we've heard from partner organizations across the business community, and undercuts certain efforts to politicize the refunds as a “windfall." We wanted to share them as a resource. A few of Dan's key points: On the rea
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Apr 28
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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
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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
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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
Missouri Small Businesses Demand their $1.1 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Missouri Small Business Interviews Available: Missouri businesses paid over $1.1 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February-December 2025 and are calling on Congress to ensure fast, full, automatic refunds. Meanwhile, the administration has 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 5, 2026 -- Missouri small businesse
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Mar 6
Indiana Small Businesses Demand their $3.3 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Indiana Small Business Interviews Available: Indiana businesses paid over $3.3 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February-December 2025 and are calling on Congress to ensure fast, full, automatic refunds. Meanwhile, the administration has 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 5, 2026 -- Indiana small businesses a
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Mar 6
Illinois Small Businesses Demand their $6.7 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Illinois Small Business Interviews Available: Illinois businesses paid over $6.7 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February-December 2025 and are calling on Congress to ensure fast, full, automatic refunds. Meanwhile, the administration has 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 4, 2026 -- Illinois small businesse
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Mar 6
Arizona Small Businesses Demand their $1.6 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Arizona Small Business Interviews Available: Arizona businesses paid over $1.6 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February-December 2025 and are calling on Congress to ensure fast, full, automatic refunds. Meanwhile, the administration has 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 4, 2026 -- Arizona small businesses a
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Mar 6
Tennessee Small Businesses Demand their $3.5 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Tennessee Small Business Interviews Available: Tennessee businesses paid over $3.5 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs from February-December 2025 and are calling on Congress to ensure fast, full, automatic refunds. Meanwhile, the administration has 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 5, 2026 -- Tennessee small busine
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Mar 5
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