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Metro Atlanta Small Biz Split on Trump's Impact

4/29/2025

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Business Owners Divided

Small business owners in Metro Atlanta are divided over President Trump's second-term achievements. Supporters like Kelly Loeffler celebrate deregulation and tax cuts as catalysts for growth, while others, like Patrice Hull, grapple with the burdens of tariffs and escalating costs. Amid economic uncertainty, they yearn for stability and better conditions to thrive.

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Johnson Advocates Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., emphasized the GOP's commitment to advancing Trump's agenda as he embarks on his second term. With 137 executive orders aimed at immigration and federal bureaucracy, Trump's policies have stirred market fluctuations. Meanwhile, Democrats are gearing up to counter these initiatives with legal battles, setting the stage for a contentious political landscape.

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Business Owners Divided

Small business owners in Metro Atlanta are divided over President Trump's second-term achievements. Supporters like Kelly Loeffler celebrate deregulation and tax cuts as catalysts for growth, while others, like Patrice Hull, grapple with the burdens of tariffs and escalating costs. Amid economic uncertainty, they yearn for stability and better conditions to thrive.

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