Chamber of Commerce asks for tariff exclusions, warns of recession

Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

Chamber wants tariff relief for small businesses

PLATTSBURGH — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Trump Administration to provide tariff relief for struggling small businesses.

Rep. Van Orden speaks in Altoona about Trump tariffs' impact on small businesses

Representative Derrick Van Orden made a stop in the Chippewa Valley on Friday to talk about tariff impacts for small businesses.

US & North Country Chambers of Commerce urge tariff relief for small businesses

Both chambers cite the growing burden tariffs are creating on local retailers and the risk of economic downturn.

Kemp says Trump tariffs 'could be problematic' if left in place

SAVANNAH, Georgia — Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) warned of economic consequences for Georgia’s small businesses if the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs aren’t lifted in the coming months. “All the tariffs, you know, I’m hopeful they don’t play out too long,” said Kemp, who was a home builder and developer before entering politics, during remarks to reporters at a workforce event in Rincon, Georgia, on Friday. “If it’s short-term, I think it’s g…

Former Indianapolis Mayor Ballard discusses measures to prevent stagflation

Ballard stagflation INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Concerns are rising over the potential for stagflation as slower economic growth and high unemployment continue to affect the U.S. economy. “Stagflation,” a condition characterized by stagnant economic growth and high inflation, is feared to be on the horizon due to current economic trends. On News 8 on Friday night, former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard discussed measures to prevent stagflation, emphas…