Main Street optimism dropped as U.S.-China trade tensions ramped up

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Data: NFIB; Chart: Axios Visuals
Small business optimism declined for the fourth straight month in April, with the fewest Main Street firms since 2020 planning investments to expand business.
Why it matters: The findings predate the trade war de-escalation with China, but the ongoing…

This story appeared on axios.com, 2025-05-13 10:01:00.
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