Maine’s economy runs on small and local businesses – from family-owned shops to tourism, fishing, and farming. But too many of these businesses are being squeezed by unfair trade policies, red tape, and sky-high costs. We need to give them the tools to succeed, grow, and keep our communities strong.
Here’s how I’ll fight for them:
- End harmful tariffs. Trump’s tariffs have driven up costs and hurt Maine businesses. We need to establish consistent trade policies so businesses can thrive.
- Simplify starting a business. It shouldn’t take tons of paperwork to open your business. I’ll create a single small business portal to upload necessary forms and tax filings.
- Protect small businesses from credit card gouging. Big credit card companies shouldn’t be able to charge outrageous interest rates on small business owners just trying to get by. I’ll fight to cap these rates so entrepreneurs can reinvest in their businesses instead of lining Wall Street’s pockets.
- Invest in Maine’s local economies. From coastal towns that rely on tourism to rural communities that need new jobs, I’ll make sure federal investment supports the businesses that keep Maine moving forward.
Small businesses aren’t just part of our economy – they’re part of who we are as Mainers. In Congress, I’ll put them first.