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State of American Business 2025
State of American Business 2025: All Business Is Local
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- This letter was sent to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s intent to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico (the “Agreement”).The Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose slightly but was accompanied by lingering economic uncertainties about the future.Inflation concerns dropped 10 points since Q1, but higher prices remain small businesses’ top concernSurvey results suggest economic pullback as middle market firms slow CapEx and hiring plansThe Middle Market Business Index provides a leading measure on the performance of businesses that make up the heart and soul of our country's economy.Record numbers of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers say they expect to pay more and to have to charge more.Local business is vital to driving economic growth, and Southern Arizona features a diverse landscape .From the first signs of flowers to the final blooms, these businesses ensure each guest experiences some cherry blossom magic.More than 1 in 3 small business owners are concerned about revenue, the highest share since 2021
