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'The State of American Business is optimistic'
The benefits of free enterprise are the highlight of an optimistic State of American Business 2024 address from U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.
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The U.S. Chamber works with business and government to strengthen our economy. While a flourishing business community and a competitive workforce drive growth, the government sets the conditions for success. We advocate for commonsense policies and smart regulations that give businesses the confidence and certainty to invest, expand, hire, and innovate for the future.
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One small business owner offers his perspective on how regulations affect him.
The relief provided by President Trump's regulatory actions should give businesses the confidence to increase investment.
To get a better sense of what Washington can do for midsized businesses, the U.S. Chamber and RSM produced the Middle Market Business Index.
The Middle Market Business Index is at its highest level ever measured.
Middle market companies are growing faster than ever and reported their highest ever levels of optimism.
The first quarter 2017 RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), released today, posted a record-high composite score of 129.8, up 9.7 points over the previous quarter, and 29.8 points above a baseline reading of 100, which indicates an expanding middle market.
When a nation erects a trade barrier, this is fundamentally a regulatory act.
After eight years in office, President Obama left the nation a legacy of debt and deficits.
Perhaps China’s Ming Dynasty provides the greatest historical example of isolationism’s effects
As protectionist voices are again rising, a little perspective may help put America’s trade profile in context.
