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Saturday, February 21, 2026

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs came as a relief to many small-business owners struggling under the weight of higher prices. But uncertainty still reigns as the administration pushes ahead with other kinds of tariffs and companies figure out if they will get refunds.

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No doubt the President will throw an online tantrum about this shortly, but small businesses everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief. Trump's erratic tariff regime did real damage, pushed so many to the brink of closure, and drove up prices for everyone. Good riddance.

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-- Senator Patty Murray (@murray.senate.gov) Feb 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM

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... "The administration framed these tariffs as strength," Richard Trent, the executive director of Main Street Alliance, an organization which represents more than 30,000 U.S. small businesses, said in a statement to NBC News.

"What our members experienced was chaos. Rates jumping overnight. No phase in. No planning horizon." ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-21 01:15 AM | Reply

@#1 .. What our members experienced was chaos. ..

Back a few short months ago, it was called "uncertainty."

Now it seems to be called "chaos."


I remain to be convinced that is a good trend for small businesses.

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-21 01:17 AM | Reply

The myth that dotard is a smart businessman has been murdered, buried, dug up, burned and buried again by himself.

His only successful business has been selling hats and flags to morons.

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-02-21 07:53 AM | Reply

The damage done by Dummkopf Trumpf to the American people, the US economy, military alliances, and the environment is irrecoverable.

At the recent Munich Security Conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) entreated the Western powers not to give up on the US, saying Trumpf "will be gone in three years." A Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) protege, the telegenic and handsome Newsom has his eyes on the White House for 2028.

But Europe and the American people can't wait three years.

The BBB and austerity measures will kill more poor people over the next three years and the tariffs already destroyed US businesses.

How does a rebate check help them?

Trumpf, the Republicans, and the oligarchs have pilfered America's wealth and cut all our bridges to the West, so the incoming POTUS on 20 Jan 2029 will be taking over a country that will be broken down, poor, and isolated, a smoldering carcass, while outgoing junta members and the Trumpf Crime Family (TCF) laugh their way to the bank with their millions or billions.

Inauguration Day 20 Jan 2029: "Thanks for everything Republican suckers and losers, er I mean, voters and supporters!"


#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-21 08:16 AM | Reply

It's been estimated that it's cost us all at least $1000.

Check or direct deposit will be fine by me.

Is it in the mail yet?

#5 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-21 01:24 PM | Reply

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