Trump Administration Leads Steady Response as U.S. Manufacturing Contracts for Ninth Month

Trump Administration Steers Steady Response as U.S. Manufacturing Contracts for Ninth Month

Trump Administration leadership is driving a focused effort to protect American workers and small businesses as the U.S. manufacturing sector recorded its ninth straight month of contraction in November 2025. The latest report from the Institute for Supply Management shows continued pressure on factory activity as new orders slow and input costs remain high. The…

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Trump Administration Leads Shift in Professional Degree Rules, Impacting Nursing Programs Nationwide

Trump Administration Moves to Redefine Professional Degrees, Impacting Nursing Programs and Small Businesses

Trump Administration officials announced a proposed rule that removes nursing from the federal definition of “professional degrees,” a change that directly affects how much students can borrow for nursing programs. The move is part of a broader effort to tighten federal lending limits, reduce government overreach, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. The proposal…

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Trump Administration Pushes Bold Agency Reform as Court Issues Permanent Block

Trump Administration’s Agency Reform Blocked by Court What Small Businesses Should Know

Trump Administration attempted to streamline government spending and reduce federal bureaucracy, but a permanent federal court injunction has now stopped the effort to dismantle four federal agencies. A federal court has ruled that four agencies scheduled for shutdown will remain in place, including the Minority Business Development Agency. The ruling blocks the Trump Administration’s restructuring…

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Trump Administration Waives Key Loan Fees to Boost American Manufacturers

Trump Administration Waives Key Loan Fees to Boost American Manufacturers

Trump Administration officials confirmed today that the Small Business Administration will waive most upfront loan fees for small manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026, removing a major cost barrier for thousands of American businesses. The policy applies to manufacturers classified under NAICS codes 31 to 33 and is designed to strengthen domestic production while lowering borrowing…

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