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Maggie Hassan: Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state and our economy, but President Trump’s tariffs are making it much harder…

On the recordJune 12, 2026
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state and our economy, but President Trump’s tariffs are making it much harder for our smallest businesses in particular to stay afloat.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Discussing the impact of tariffs on small businesses.

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