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Senators Demand Fairness in Tariff Exemptions for Small Businesses

2/5/2026

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Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Chris Van Hollen criticize the Trump administration for favoring politically connected firms in tariff exemptions.
They sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on transparency and fairness for small businesses and family farms.
They cite Apple and Tim Cook as close ties to the president and demand answers by March 4, 2025.
Millions of businesses continue paying tariffs.

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Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Chris Van Hollen criticize the Trump administration for favoring politically connected firms in tariff exemptions.
They sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on transparency and fairness for small businesses and family farms.
They cite Apple and Tim Cook as close ties to the president and demand answers by March 4, 2025.
Millions of businesses continue paying tariffs.