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The Small Business Briefing, led by Brian Calley and Sarah Miller, covered significant topics affecting small businesses, including the impact of new tariffs, inflation trends, consumer sentiment, interest rates, health insurance costs, manufacturing job performance in Michigan, and updates on the 2026 gubernatorial and Senate races. The discussion highlighted the uncertainty in the market, the resilience of the American consumer, and the challenges faced by health insurance providers and manufacturers.
Key Points:
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Introduction of new tariffs and their implications on trade and the economy.
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Positive inflation news with lower-than-expected rates.
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Decline in consumer sentiment to pandemic-like lows.
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Strong jobs report and its impact on interest rate decisions.
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Health insurance providers experiencing losses and rising costs.
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Michigan’s manufacturing job performance and challenges.
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Updates on the 2026 gubernatorial and Senate races.
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