Fostering a level playing field for America’s small businesses – The business case for promoting fair competition

Date: 
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Small businesses face increasing challenges competing with larger corporations due to consolidation and anti-competitive practices like predatory pricing, self-preferencing and unfair contracts. Our research shows many small business owners feel these disadvantages firsthand. This fact sheet outlines key barriers and policy solutions to promote fair competition and create a more level playing field for small businesses.