Articles by Ben Johnston

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Tariffs

What to Know About Tariffs

Small businesses should be aware of the windfall that some of their suppliers are likely to receive from these tariff reimbursements.
Ben Johnston
June 2, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled in February that the Federal Government had illegally collected tariffs from importers in the United States using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 


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Guest Column

The Shifting Tariffs Landscape: Impact on Small Business, Manufacturing, and Supply Chains

We believe that the U.S. is in the early stages of a manufacturing resurgence.
Ben Johnston
April 1, 2026

It seems unlikely that small businesses will see tariff relief any time soon, given the Trump Administration’s aggressive response to the Supreme Court’s decision, in which he promised to maintain or increase tariffs on importers of foreign goods using other sections of the Trade Act of 1974.


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