Category: Small Business

Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough

The New York Times – Business:
As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.
Brexit Has Cost the UK Growth, Analysts Say, in the Decade Since the Vote

The New York Times – Business:
Citing lower trade and investment, analysts broadly agree that Britain’s economy is smaller than it would have been if the country had stayed in the E.U.
Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit

The New York Times – Business:
States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?

The New York Times – Business:
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.
The Oil Price Shock Could Make Italian Ice More Expensive

The New York Times – Business:
Higher energy prices caused by the war with Iran could affect more than just prices at the pump for American consumers.
How Daily Money Managers Help Busy People With Their Finances

The New York Times – Business:
Daily money managers generally help older adults and the wealthy, but busy professionals are increasingly using their services when they get behind.
Covid Relief Loans Are Haunting Small Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The Small Business Administration lent $378 billion to keep businesses afloat. Getting paid back is proving difficult.
War in Iran Has India Scrambling to Keep Stoves Lit for Cooking

The New York Times – Business:
India relies on huge quantities of cooking gas that is normally shipped from the Persian Gulf.
Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again

The New York Times – Business:
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.