The Westchester Brief | 03.18.26: Tariffs Hit Westchester Small Businesses

Send us Fan MailThe Supreme Court struck down $175 billion in tariffs—and the administration replaced them with a new surcharge the same day. Westchester businesses are caught between rising costs, uncertain refunds, and a county budget that was already running short. Plus: White Plains affordable housing lottery results, a major biotech campus opens in Rye, and minimum wage hits $17 in Westchester.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: $175 billion in illegal tariffs0:40 The SCOTUS ruling on IEEPA1:30 The immediate replacement surcharge2:30 Westchester small business roundtable3:30 County budget impact: sales tax shortfall4:30 Quick Hits: White Plains housing, NYBCe Rye campus, minimum wage6:30 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.