U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark emphasized the crucial role of small businesses in local economies, stating that they employ nearly half of the American workforce and contribute significantly to the GDP. Clark stressed that businesses, regardless of size, have a local impact, serving communities where they operate.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark delivered a speech Thursday on the "State of American Business" which highlighted the local impact of businesses and the importance of small businesses. Small businesses are responsible for employing nearly half of the American workforce and driving about 43.5% of the U.S. gross domestic product , according to a Chamber report published last year.
"There are opportunities to boost trade, which already supports 40 million U.S. jobs and makes the goods and services we all need more affordable to expand exports and help small businesses reach global markets and to welcome imports that increase consumer choice and keep prices low.
ECONOMY SMALL BUSINESSES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOCAL IMPACT GLOBAL TRADE
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