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As Companies Plot Price Hikes, GOP Congress Urged to End Trump Tariffs

Monday, February 16, 2026

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  • Over half of small business leaders plan to increase prices in the next three months, with nearly 70% planning increases of 4% to 10%.
  • The average American family paid $1,625 in higher costs last year due to tariffs and other Trump policies.
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