On February 27, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — a landmark ruling that sent immediate signals of relief to small business owners who had been struggling with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and pricing uncertainty.

National Today covered the ruling and its implications for small businesses nationwide — including a direct quote from TAP CEO Jane Veron on what the tariff uncertainty has meant for entrepreneurs on the front lines:

"Small business owners are scrappy, but this uncertainty is challenging to navigate; not knowing is what is stalling decision-making."

What the Ruling Means for Small Business Owners

The Supreme Court's decision limits the president's ability to impose broad emergency tariffs without Congressional authorization. For small business owners, this reduces the risk of sudden cost spikes on imported goods, materials, and components — giving entrepreneurs more confidence to plan, invest, and hire.

TAP has been working directly with small business owners navigating tariff uncertainty — providing free consulting on pricing strategy, cost management, and contingency planning. The ruling offers relief, but TAP's work continues — because uncertainty never fully disappears.

Read the full National Today article here.

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