Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“62,000,000 everyday Americans. Who serve the customers, make the products, and keep America moving. Through 36,000,000 small businesses”
TRUE
What the record shows
SBA Office of Advocacy (Feb 2026): 36,207,130 small businesses employ 62.3 million people, 45.9% of private sector workforce.
Sources
- Advocacy Releases Frequently Asked Questions About Small Businesses 2026 – Office of Advocacy
- Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business 2026 – Office of Advocacy
- Small Business Statistics 2026: 70+ Facts and Data | Wave Connect
- National Small Business Week (May 3-9): Small Business by the Numbers - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is a small business?
- United States Small Business Statistics (2026 Data) | SellersCommerce
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