APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - This report takes a closer look at the current economic environment for small businesses in the area. The conversation needs to start with tariffs and the impact of the president’s policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether those policies are legal. The White House says they are under the international emergency economic powers act (IEEPA).

During oral arguments, justices seemed skeptical, but a ruling has yet to be issued. That has not stopped companies, big and small, from preparing for possible tariff refunds if the court rules against the President. On Friday, Costco filed the latest lawsuit seeking to protect its right to refunds.

Keep in mind, the government has collected roughly 200-billion dollars in tariff revenue, which could b

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