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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
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Coalition Members Speak Out: Four Small Businesses, One Tariff Reality
Across the country, small business owners are stepping forward to share what tariffs have meant for their businesses. Not in theory, but in real numbers, real decisions, and real consequences. Four members of the We Pay the Tariffs coalition recently published op-eds in outlets across the country. Each story is different, but together they reveal a consistent pattern: tariffs created immediate financial pressure, and refunds are essential for recovery. Four Stories from Coali
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2 days ago
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
Statement on Court of International Trade Ruling Ordering Full IEEPA Tariff Refunds
WASHINGTON — Dan Anthony, Executive Director of the We Pay the Tariffs coalition, issued the following statement in response to today's Court of International Trade ruling ordering full refunds of IEEPA tariffs.
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Mar 4
As President Visits Texas to Tout Economy, Small Businesses Demand their $11 Billion in Illegal Tariffs Back
Texas businesses paid over $11 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 27, 2026 -- As President Donald Trump visits Texas to tout the economy today, Texas small businesses are asking two questions: when will they see ref
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Feb 27
ICYMI: TARIFF REFUND LETTER AND SCOTUS RESPONSE COVERAGE
50+ print and digital clips • 2 wire services (AP + Reuters) • Hundreds of AP syndication pickups • 14+ Dan Anthony quotes • 10+ WPT member businesses quoted by name • 48-hour coverage window
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Feb 25
SOTU Report: 26 Polls Showing that Voters Hate Tariffs Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Ahead of tonight’s State of the Union address, We Pay the Tariffs today released a comprehensive polling report to congressional offices documenting 26 national and state-level polls conducted over the past 12 months that demonstrate the deep and growing unpopularity of tariffs among American voters.
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Feb 24
We Pay the Tariffs Responds to SCOTUS IEEPA Decision, Calls for Swift Refunds in Letter to President and Congress
Coalition of over 800 small businesses launches national sign-on letter that calls on Administration and Congress to deliver “Full, Fast, and Automatic” Tariff Refunds Quotes from businesses across the country on tariff refunds included below WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 20 - Following the Supreme Court's decision striking down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), We Pay the Tariffs small business members from across the country discusse
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Feb 20
Statement On Reports of Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rollbacks
Contact: press@wepaythetariffs.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2026 – Following reports that the Administration plans to roll back some steel and aluminum tariffs, with Administration officials acknowledging the levies are raising prices on everyday goods, We Pay the Tariffs, a coalition of more than 800 small businesses, called for the elimination of all new tariffs imposed over the past year. "Reports of steel and aluminum tariff rollbacks show t
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Feb 13
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
We Pay the Tariffs: Turning Data into Advocacy
Effective advocacy depends on more than stories alone — it requires data that is timely, credible, and directly relevant to policymakers and the public. In 2025, We Pay the Tariffs built that foundation through a comprehensive state-level reporting effort. WPTT produces monthly state reports for every state, quantifying the tariffs paid by businesses and tracking how those costs change over time . These reports translate complex trade data into clear, accessible insights t
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Feb 3
We Pay the Tariffs: Taking the Tariff Story Back Home
National trade debates can feel distant from the communities they affect most. In 2025, We Pay the Tariffs worked to ensure that discussions about tariffs reflected local realities — and reached the audiences that matter most. WPTT supported small business owners in placing op-eds in local and regional news outlets across the country . These pieces were written by business owners themselves and focused on how tariffs affected jobs, prices, and investment in their communit
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Feb 3
We Pay the Tariffs: Shaping the Narrative When it Mattered Most
Tariff policy often enters the public conversation at critical moments — during major court cases, peak shopping seasons, or national discussions about prices and affordability. In 2025, We Pay the Tariffs worked to ensure that when tariffs were in the spotlight, small businesses were part of the story. WPTT hosted multiple press calls focused on the real-world impacts of tariffs. These included calls centered on the Supreme Court case challenging tariffs imposed under the
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Feb 3
We Pay the Tariffs: Putting Small Business Harm into the Legal Record
In 2025, a Supreme Court case challenging the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs raised fundamental questions about trade authority and executive power. While the legal arguments were complex, the economic reality behind them was simple: small businesses were paying the price. We Pay the Tariffs helped bring that reality into the Court’s record . We Pay the Tariffs filed an amicus brief to ensure that legal arguments against
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Feb 3
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