From steel fabrication and banking to ice cream and bourbon, small businesses across diverse industries are feeling the weight of tariffs, regulations, and shifting trade policies. In this episode, we break down a February 2025 U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing, where entrepreneurs from vastly different sectors shared their struggles—from tax burdens to regulatory red tape. Lawmakers from both parties voiced support for small businesses, but their solutions didn’t always align. Tune in for a closer look at the challenges and policy debates shaping the future of America’s small businesses.

Watch the full U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing here. 

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