This news is about small businesses in the United States. Their confidence in the economy is going down. This is bad news because it means businesses are worried about the future.
Many small business owners are Republicans. They are feeling uncertain because of changing trade policies. This makes it hard for them to plan.
Businesses are raising prices because of this uncertainty. This could lead to higher prices for everyone.
- Small business confidence is dropping.
- Businesses are worried about trade policies.
- Prices are going up because of uncertainty.
- Fewer businesses plan to grow.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Small Business Optimism Index | 100.7 (down from previous month) |
| Businesses raising prices | 32% (highest since April 2021) |
| Businesses planning price hikes | 29% (highest in 11 months) |
| Businesses expecting economy to improve | 37% (down significantly) |
