Overview

• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce formally requested automatic tariff exclusions for small businesses, citing unsustainable costs and disrupted supply chains.
• The Chamber's letter also proposed expedited exclusions for products unavailable domestically or where tariffs threaten U.S. jobs.
• White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller dismissed the request, stating relief will come through forthcoming tax cuts and reshoring incentives.
• Miller emphasized that businesses producing domestically will benefit from tax breaks and avoid tariffs entirely.
• The Chamber warned that delays in tariff relief could cause irreparable harm to small businesses and increase recession risks.