AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Refunds: A trade judge approved a class action that could help thousands of importers, including small businesses, seek refunds for tariffs ruled unlawful. PPP Enforcement: AI firm AMAX agreed to pay $2.48 million to settle claims it was too large to qualify for a second-draw pandemic loan, underscoring continued scrutiny of relief funds. Rural Investment: USDA says it invested more than $94 million in Northern California rural communities in fiscal 2026 to support infrastructure, housing and business opportunities. Small-Business Protections: New York City lawmakers are weighing the POWER Act, which supporters say would make it easier for small businesses to sue over unfair practices, including predatory financing. Sales and Ownership: Fiserv’s small-business index showed sales rose in September as back-to-school shopping lifted retail. Census data also shows women own 14.2 million U.S. businesses, with more than 90% run by solo owners.
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