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Proposed Tariffs Could Cost Midsize Businesses $82 Billion

7/4/2025

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Proposed U.S. tariff changes in 2025 may cost midsize businesses $82.3 billion, especially in wholesale and retail.
Midsize firms contribute one-third of U.S. private sector revenue and depend on imports from high-tariff nations like China.
Coastal regions and trade hubs will experience the most significant impacts, risking price hikes and job losses.
Full tariff implementation could escalate costs by $187.7 billion, threatening local economies and supply chains.
Policymakers should consider these implications to protect vulnerable midsize firms and regional economic stability.

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Proposed U.S. tariff changes in 2025 may cost midsize businesses $82.3 billion, especially in wholesale and retail.
Midsize firms contribute one-third of U.S. private sector revenue and depend on imports from high-tariff nations like China.
Coastal regions and trade hubs will experience the most significant impacts, risking price hikes and job losses.
Full tariff implementation could escalate costs by $187.7 billion, threatening local economies and supply chains.
Policymakers should consider these implications to protect vulnerable midsize firms and regional economic stability.