Fact sheet: Small business owners say widespread tariffs are negatively impacting their operations

Date: 
Friday, February 6, 2026

Widespread tariffs are driving up costs for small businesses and their customers, creating uncertainty that threatens growth and stability on Main Street. This fact sheet highlights new survey data showing how tariffs are impacting small business operations, forcing price increases, delaying expansion and squeezing already-thin margins. It also features firsthand stories from entrepreneurs across the country describing how tariff volatility is affecting their bottom line. Download this resource to learn why tariff policy matters for small businesses.