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Chamber of Commerce calls for small business tariff exclusion

Some small business owners are calling for tariff exclusions as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns of "irreparable harm" to Main Street without immediate relief.
The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to extend the tariff exclusions for small businesses, emphasizing the significant impact these exclusions have on their operations. In a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Chamber highlighted that the exclusions, set to expire on September 30, 2023, are crucial for small businesses to remain competitive and manage costs effectively. The Chamber argued that without these exclusions, small businesses would face increased financial burdens and potential job losses, and they called for a long-term solution to provide stability and predictability for these enterprises.

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