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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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Valentine's Day Tariffs: The Only Thing Getting Crushed This Year Are American Small Businesses
Small jewelry and chocolate businesses face devastating cost increases; Popular Valentine's Day gifts faced over $3 billion in extra tariffs in just 9 months FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2026 – As Americans prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, small businesses that supply the holiday’s most iconic gifts, including jewelry and chocolate, are warning that tariffs are forcing them to raise prices or risk closing their doors. We Pay the Tariffs, a grassr
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Feb 12
Ahead of House Vote, New Data Reveals State Breakdown of $2.2 Billion in Emergency Tariffs on Canadian Imports
Historic Tariff Collections Under IEEPA Exceed All Canada Tariffs from 2002-2017 Combined FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 11, 2026 – As Congress prepares to vote on H.J.Res.72 to terminate the emergency declaration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) related to Canadian imports, new data released by We Pay the Tariffs reveals the extraordinary financial burden these tariffs have placed on American businesses and consumers. From M
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Feb 11
Block That Punt: Every Day Congress Delays on Tariffs, American Businesses Pay $500 Million More in IEEPA Tariffs Alone
New analysis also shows states that backed President Trump are paying the highest price across all presidential tariffs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2026 – As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a resolution this evening that would block tariff disapproval votes until August , We Pay the Tariffs today highlighted that American businesses are paying approximately $500 million per day in tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Ec
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Feb 10
India Deal: Please Don’t Celebrate 600% Tax Hikes on American Businesses
New 18% tariffs on Indian imports are more than seven times higher than the 2.5% average rate American companies paid before Trump's tariff policies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2/2/26 Contact: press@wepaythetariffs.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 2, 2026 – We Pay the Tariffs, a coalition of over 800 small businesses, responded today to the announcement of a U.S.-India trade deal that reduces IEEPA tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. "Let's be clear about what's being celebra
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Feb 2
Iowa Tariff Data & Stories: Tariffs Cost $828 Million Since “Liberation Day”; IA Small Businesses Speak Out
Presidential tariffs cost Iowa businesses $147 million in October alone, the last month of federal data released – Connect with Iowa small businesses to discuss impact IOWA – January 27, 2026 – As President Donald Trump visits Iowa today to speak about the economy and affordability in Clive, new data released by We Pay the Tariffs shows Iowa small businesses are grappling with the crushing weight of presidential tariffs that have cost companies in the state $$828 million fro
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Jan 27
Michigan Small Businesses Brace for President Trump's Detroit Visit as Tariff Costs Hit Record $11 Billion
Presidential tariffs cost Michigan businesses $1.8 billion in October alone and have cost the state $11 billion from March-October of 2025 – Connect with Detroit area small businesses to discuss impact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, MI – January 14, 2026 – As President Donald Trump visits Detroit today to speak at the Detroit Economic Club and tour the Ford Rouge complex, new data released by We Pay the Tariffs shows Michigan small businesses are grappling with the crushing
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Jan 14
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