Small businesses across the United States are feeling the heat from trade tariffs, according to a new CNBC survey of 2,257 owners conducted April 2125. These findings reveal the real-world impact of trade policy on the ground.
Key insights:
- 66% say they’ve already been affected or expect to be soon
- Only 30% rate the US economy as excellent or good; 70% call it fair or poor
- 70% believe the US is on track for a recession
- 51% are dissatisfied with President Trump’s performance
- 51% expect upcoming trade changes to hurt their businesses over the next year
For entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide, these numbers send a clear warning. When small operators in the world’s largest economy brace for downturns, global supply chains and market confidence can wobble.
What’s next? As policymakers prepare new trade measures, small businesses will be watching closely—and the ripple effects could shape investment and strategy from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen.
Stay tuned to see how these tariff tales unfold and what they mean for the global startup scene.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
