The 2026 State of American Business Address
Discover what U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark and leading business leaders are saying about the state of the economy and the top issues shaping the domestic and global business landscape in 2026 and beyond.
Making News
- Infrastructure
To Keep America Moving, Congress Must Act on InfrastructureCongress must act in 2026 to provide certainty, funding, and reforms for our nation’s roads, bridges, and transit infrastructure.
By John Drake
- Tariffs
50% Copper Tariffs Have Tennessee Small Business on Edge
By Thaddeus Swanek - Small Business
Small Business Outlook: Cautious Optimism Continues
By Thomas M. Sullivan
- Small Business
Celebrating America's Top 100 Small BusinessesThe results are in: The U.S. Chamber names Dynamic Automotive as the CO—100 Top Small Business 2025 after earning a spot on the U.S. Chamber CO—100, an exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.
- Small Business
Entrepreneurs Find Inspiration at Small Business Forum
By Thaddeus Swanek

The American system of free enterprise has enabled our country to build the most innovative, dynamic, and resilient economy in the world.
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More Headlines
- Economy
Valentine’s Day a Boon for Local Businesses, EconomiesValentine's Day 2026 will create economic impact in communities across the country.
By Rachel Ledbetter
Major Initiatives
- The State of American BusinessU.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called on leaders to embrace free market principles to drive economic growth.Read More
- Brought to You by American BusinessAmerica’s businesses are working together – serving, innovating, and connecting – to deliver unforgettable moments and experiences during important moments throughout the year.Read More
- America Works InitiativeWe are calling on elected officials and the federal and state level to take immediate action to help address this national economic crisis.Read More
- Growing America's FutureCompetitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to grow the economy, raise wages for workers, and improve the standard of living for all Americans.Read More
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Upcoming Events
- TechnologyTechnology Leadership Summit 2026Wednesday, March 1108:30 AM EDT - 02:00 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- InfrastructureKeep America Moving SummitTuesday, March 1708:00 AM EDT - 05:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Trending Topics
- TechnologyInformation and news for businesses about the latest advances in technology.Read More
- WorkforceInformation on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market.Read More
- Health CareInformation about how to make quality health care more affordable, more accessible, and more reliable for all AmericansRead More
Latest Content
- The final day of the 2025 Global Aerospace Summit focused on the forces shaping space and defense policy, with a spotlight on commercial innovation, private-public partnerships, and a supportive regulatory environment.Day 2 of the Global Aerospace Summit centered on the role of technology in emerging threats and new capabilities in defense and aviation, with particular focus on AI, workforce development, and maintaining U.S. leadership.Ross Perot Jr., U.S. Chamber Board Chair and aviation pioneer, emphasizes the importance of private sector innovation and government partnership to sustain U.S. aerospace leadership and drive industry growth.Day One of the 2025 Global Aerospace Summit opened to a robust crowd and impressive lineup of policymakers, industry leaders and government officials discussing the future of aviation, space and defense.A Code of Conduct establishes clear expectations, models values, and fosters trust by embedding respect, honesty and professionalism into all aspects of an organization’s operations.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) for a roundtable discussion in Kennewick, Washington with local business leaders on pro-growth business tax provisions.Resilience spending saves jobs and lives, cuts GDP losses and protects communities from higher economic costs when disasters strike









































