Small Businesses Against Tariffs
@bizagainsttariffs.bsky.social
A public education initiative helping Americans understand how tariffs really work and who pays for them.
Tariffs crush American Small Businesses.
Here at SBAT, we are telling their stories.
Here at SBAT, we are telling their stories.
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Tariffs crush American Small Businesses.
Here at SBAT, we are telling their stories.
Here at SBAT, we are telling their stories.
Joann started The Queen’s Treasures in her basement 20 years ago, growing her historic toy line into a national brand. Tariffs on the toys she manufactures made her products nearly unsellable, erasing the value of the business she built to support her family.
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Joann started The Queen’s Treasures in her basement 20 years ago, growing her historic toy line into a national brand. Tariffs on the toys she manufactures made her products nearly unsellable, erasing the value of the business she built to support her family.
"The more these small businesses can share that this doesn’t just impact us but it impacts the whole community, that’s when people see the reality of what’s happening."
Tempe’s Gabe Hagen, small business owners across the country join together against tariffs - Tempe Independent
For some, tariffs are a buzzword from the Trump Administration. But for Gabe Hagen, anxiety about costs and taxes brews stronger by the day. The owner and founder of Brick Road Coffee in Tempe, …
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February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
"The more these small businesses can share that this doesn’t just impact us but it impacts the whole community, that’s when people see the reality of what’s happening."
“The other day, I sent my client their customs notice of payment was over a million dollars, said Kimberly Daniels of Mercantile Logistics and International Trade. “They’re a small business […] it’s frustrating!”
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February 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“The other day, I sent my client their customs notice of payment was over a million dollars, said Kimberly Daniels of Mercantile Logistics and International Trade. “They’re a small business […] it’s frustrating!”
It took decades of trade liberalization to rebuild the international trading relationships that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff had destroyed.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
It took decades of trade liberalization to rebuild the international trading relationships that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff had destroyed.
“Despite absorbing costs at the coffee shop, unfortunately for our roasting business, we had to raise prices.”
Before the tariffs, Hagen said wholesale customers were paying around $10 a pound for roasted coffee beans. Now, customers are paying around $13.50 a pound, and he hopes it has peaked.
Before the tariffs, Hagen said wholesale customers were paying around $10 a pound for roasted coffee beans. Now, customers are paying around $13.50 a pound, and he hopes it has peaked.
Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown
New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
“Despite absorbing costs at the coffee shop, unfortunately for our roasting business, we had to raise prices.”
Before the tariffs, Hagen said wholesale customers were paying around $10 a pound for roasted coffee beans. Now, customers are paying around $13.50 a pound, and he hopes it has peaked.
Before the tariffs, Hagen said wholesale customers were paying around $10 a pound for roasted coffee beans. Now, customers are paying around $13.50 a pound, and he hopes it has peaked.
“In 2025, we paid an additional $30,000 that we were not expecting to,” Rebecca Melsky, co-founder of Princess Awesome, said. “For a small business like us, that’s the difference between my salary and not my salary.”
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February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
“In 2025, we paid an additional $30,000 that we were not expecting to,” Rebecca Melsky, co-founder of Princess Awesome, said. “For a small business like us, that’s the difference between my salary and not my salary.”
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Here at Small Businesses Against Tariffs, we are sharing true stories showcasing the impact of tariffs on American business owners.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Here at Small Businesses Against Tariffs, we are sharing true stories showcasing the impact of tariffs on American business owners.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
@cgibbs.bsky.social: “Tariffs on steel, aluminum and lumber raised the cost on anything I do. From building buildings, barns, buying machinery, trailers, wheels, and parts, and even my fertilizer."
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/i...
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Tariff bill in U.S. states hits $200 billion as affordability and Trump head into midterms showdown
New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.
www.cnbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
@cgibbs.bsky.social: “Tariffs on steel, aluminum and lumber raised the cost on anything I do. From building buildings, barns, buying machinery, trailers, wheels, and parts, and even my fertilizer."
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/i...
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/i...
Here at Small Businesses Against Tariffs, we are sharing true stories showcasing the impact of tariffs on American business owners.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Here at Small Businesses Against Tariffs, we are sharing true stories showcasing the impact of tariffs on American business owners.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.
Follow along to learn about the real-world impact of tariff policies.