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US Customs to Broaden Tariff Refund Eligibility Amid Ongoing Legal Issues
Upcoming changes may allow refunds for 95% of IEEPA tariffs.

Small Town Truth
3 days ago2 min read


Inflation Hits 4.2% — The Highest in Three Years — and Most American Paychecks Are Falling Behind
If your grocery bill feels heavier and filling up your gas tank stings more than it used to, there's a hard number behind that feeling: inflation rose to 4.2% in May, its steepest annual rate since April 2023.

Small Town Truth
4 days ago3 min read


Court Hearing and Data Releases on Tariff Refunds This Week
A significant court hearing on tariffs and vital data releases this week will shape importers' strategies amid changing regulations and potential refunds.

Small Town Truth
6 days ago2 min read


U.S. Proposes New Tariffs on Imports from 60 Countries to Combat Forced Labor
U.S. Trade Representative targets forced labor imports with new tariffs, addressing trade fairness and global labor standards.

Small Town Truth
Jun 42 min read


Tariff Refunds Raise Concerns Over Economic Impact on Investors
Investors are wary as tariff refunds could exceed collected revenue, complicating the economy.

Small Town Truth
Jun 12 min read


Tariff Refunds and Economic Outlook: What Investors Need to Know
Recent tariff refunds may impact growth; investors should strategize.

Small Town Truth
May 282 min read


Rural Voters and Farmers Are Souring on Trump — And the Numbers Show It
For decades, rural America has been the political foundation that Republican presidential candidates — and Donald Trump in particular — have counted on to win elections. Now, new polling data suggests that foundation is showing serious cracks, and for many farmers, the reasons are painfully clear when they look at their bank accounts.

Small Town Truth
May 264 min read


Tariff Refunds Surge as CBP Disburses Billions to Importers in May
The US CBP accelerated tariff refunds, paying out billions to businesses rapidly.

Small Town Truth
May 252 min read


U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Tariffs, Mandates $149 Billion Refunds
Supreme Court ruling affects USA tariffs, eliminating $149B for businesses.

Small Town Truth
May 212 min read


Consumers File Class Action Against Amazon for Unlawful Tariff Charges
The lawsuit claims Amazon illegally passed tariff costs to buyers, raising prices.

Small Town Truth
May 182 min read


9 Driving Habits That Save You $50 a Month on Gas
The war in Iran has pushed gas prices to painful highs, and a few changes to how you drive can claw some of that money back for your family.

Small Town Truth
May 153 min read


Businesses Receive Tariff Refunds Following Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. companies are starting to get refunds for tariffs imposed under Trump, with significant implications for cash flow and consumer prices.

Small Town Truth
May 142 min read


Inflation Just Hit 3.8%. The Iran War Is the Engine.
Consumer prices rose 3.8 percent over the past year through April — the biggest annual jump since 2023. Energy alone drove more than 40 percent of that monthly increase, and the war in Iran is the reason.

Small Town Truth
May 123 min read


Spirit Airlines Shuts Down: What It Means for Your Next Flight and Your Wallet
If you've ever booked a last-minute trip on a tight budget, chances are Spirit Airlines made that possible. Now, after 34 years of flying millions of Americans to beaches, family reunions, and weekend getaways at prices that were hard to beat, Spirit is permanently closed — and the ripple effects could hit your travel budget for years to come.

Small Town Truth
May 85 min read


War With Iran Is Hitting American Wallets Hard — Here's What Families Are Actually Paying
When a war starts overseas, most Americans don't immediately think about their grocery runs, their commute to work, or whether they can afford to visit the doctor. But months into the U.S. military conflict with Iran, the financial ripple effects are landing squarely on kitchen tables and gas station receipts across the country.

Small Town Truth
May 84 min read
Trump's Escalating Rhetoric Tests Democratic Accountability Mechanisms
When voters choose a president, they are also choosing someone to wield enormous power — and they rely on a functioning system of checks, public information, and constitutional safeguards to hold that person accountable between elections. Recent weeks have put several of those mechanisms under stress, raising concrete questions about how democratic accountability works in practice.

Small Town Truth
Apr 154 min read


Trump Draws Widespread Backlash Over AI Jesus Image and Iran Threats
Donald Trump is facing a growing wave of condemnation from religious leaders, conservative allies, and members of his own political base following a series of inflammatory social media posts and escalating war rhetoric that critics say has crossed clear lines of decency. At the center of the uproar was an AI-generated image Trump shared depicting himself as Jesus Christ — dressed in robes, with glowing hands and a demon lurking in the background. Trump deleted the post rough

Small Town Truth
Apr 153 min read


Pope Leo XIV and Trump Square Off Over Iran War Threats — And What It Means for American Voters
A sitting U.S. president and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are publicly feuding — and the fight centers on war, power, and who gets to define American values on the world stage.

Small Town Truth
Apr 144 min read


A 17-Minute Documentary Is Sounding the Alarm on Drone Warfare — and What It Means for America
A short documentary filmed on the front lines of Ukraine is raising urgent questions about whether the United States military is ready for the next generation of warfare. The film's message has taken on new weight as American troops are now facing the very same drone threats overseas.

Small Town Truth
Apr 84 min read


Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace on Easter as Trump Issues Fiery Warning to Iran
Easter Sunday 2026 delivered a striking contrast on the world stage: the newly elected pope urged world leaders to choose dialogue over conflict, while President Trump posted a profanity-laced ultimatum directed at Iran.

Small Town Truth
Apr 83 min read
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