Press Statement
May 4, 2025
Small Business Chamber exec responds to President Trump’s dismissal of China tariffs on small business
On Meet the Press on May 4, 2025, President Trump was asked about the small businesses being hurt by tariffs on China. In response, the President said, “Why do you always mention that, you know that you pick up a couple of little businesses. What about the car business. They are going to make a fortune because of the tariffs…So why don’t you mention the big car industry instead of mentioning somebody doing strollers?” (Meet the Press, 12:16)
Below is a statement by Frank Knapp, Jr., President and CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce.
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The President of the United States has shown utter disrespect for the small businesses of this county. We employ half of all workers and are responsible for all net new jobs in this nation. Yet, the President only seems to care about how his policies impact big business. Small businesses are being hurt by numerous policies this Administration has put in place. But apparently that is of no consequence to the President. The next time he or someone in his Administration uses the tired old phrase, “Small businesses are the backbone of this country”, all of us should remember that the President doesn’t really care about our “little business stroller” class.
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Contact:
Frank Knapp
fknapp@scsbc.org
803-600-6874