Youth Voice for Small Business (YVSB) launched a petition early this year calling on Congress, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to protect small businesses from the impacts of sweeping tariffs. These tariffs have caused steep increases in the costs of essential imports, leading to higher prices, supply chain disruptions, financial strain, and uncertainty for small businesses across the country. The petition urges federal leaders to provide emergency relief funding, expand loan programs, offer technical support, and establish safeguards to ensure long-term economic stability. It’s a call to stand up for America’s small businesses—the backbone of our communities and economy—before more are forced to close their doors. Read the details and sign the petition.