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Mark Pocan: “There's no specific program for small businesses who've been…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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'It's Complete BS!': Pocan Absolutely Flames Kelly Loeffler Over Tariffs' Impacts On Small Business

Published | Video Starts at 00:23

Has the SBA created any new loan programs specifically for small businesses that have been negatively impacted by tariffs? The chair now recognizes Mr. Pocan for his five minutes. Congressman? No, we've created new loan programs. Okay, well, There's no specific program for small businesses who've been hurt by tariffs we've created. Just a yes or no is all I really need. That's fine. No, sir. But even better. So there's data that the average small business, just like last September, for example, average small business lost $42,600 because of tariffs. (00:23–00:28)

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Asserts that no specific loan program exists for small businesses impacted by tariffs.

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