Small Business 2027 Economic Outlook: Tariff Refunds, Immigration Reform, and AI Regulations

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What does 2027 have in store for American small businesses?  Despite steady consumer spending and business growth, ongoing concerns about inflation, tariffs, and regulatory changes are making it difficult for business owners to plan ahead.

At the 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce (CO) – 100 Small Business Forum, Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO, – sat down with Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for a Small Business Update. 

Read on for Bradley's perspective on key issues to help your small business prepare for the year ahead. 

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