Small business confidence deteriorates sharply as geopolitical risk accelerates, midyear survey find

US small business leader confidence has sharply declined due to accelerating geopolitical risks including trade disruptions, tariffs, and supply chain issues, with 90% of firms under 50 employees more concerned about their outlook and facing tangible impacts. Executives are shortening planning horizons and increasing contingency strategies in response, highlighting an urgent need for advisory support especially from brokers for smaller firms less able to absorb shocks.

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