Oklahoma Business Trades Credit Card Points to Pay Tariffs

High tariffs are forcing some small businesses to dig beyond their bank accounts. In Oklahoma City, Keeley Electronics, a guitar pedal manufacturer with 33 employees, faced crushing import duties on parts sourced only from China. Owner Robert Keeley did something creative:

“I decided to use my [American Express] points because I wasn't redeeming them for other things… It sounds like a lot of points, and that gives you a sense of how much I am paying in tariffs.” Robert Keeley, CBS News

To cover a recent $11,000 tariff charge, Keeley redeemed 1.8 million credit card points, underscoring a painful reality: small businesses are being forced into extreme moves just to cover costs. Sign the letter now to stand with small businesses.