{"id":2463133,"date":"2025-07-17T17:54:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T21:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/northern-virginia-business-leaders-show-confidence-boost-in-face-of-tariffs-and-doge-cuts\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T17:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T21:57:32","slug":"northern-virginia-business-leaders-show-confidence-boost-in-face-of-tariffs-and-doge-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/northern-virginia-business-leaders-show-confidence-boost-in-face-of-tariffs-and-doge-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Virginia business leaders show confidence boost in face of tariffs and DOGE cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnorthern-virginia-business-leaders-show-confidence-boost-in-face-of-tariffs-and-doge-cuts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2463133&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Northern Virginia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-in-third-circuit-court-of-appeals-grants-expedited-review-for-team-trumps-appeal-in-pennsylvania\/\" title=\"JUST IN: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Expedited Review For Team Trump&#039;s Appeal in Pennsylvania\">business leaders<\/a> have shown increased confidence and optimism about the local economy despite ongoing concerns about tariffs and actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to the third-quarter survey conducted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Pinkston Business leader Survey,40% of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >respondents expect economic growth<\/a> in the next six months,a notable enhancement from April when pessimism was higher. While tariffs and DOGE still pose uncertainties, some companies are cautious about expanding operations. DOGE remains the top concern, with 80% worried about its impact on the regional economy, though over half of the businesses reported no direct effect recently. Tariff concerns have also decreased, with fewer business leaders expecting harm from tariff policies. despite federal-level challenges, Northern Virginia business leaders express resilience and a more positive outlook for their companies&#8217; future.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Northern Virginia business leaders show confidence boost in face of tariffs and DOGE cuts<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2176272\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Northern<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Virginia<\/a> business leaders expressed a turnaround in confidence after a rough showing in April, but skepticism remained in the face of tariffs and cuts from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-government-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Department of Government Efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the third quarter Northern Virginia&rsquo;s Chamber of Commerce and Pinkston Business Leader Survey, business leaders voiced increased optimism about the economy, with 40% believing the economy would grow over the next six months and 26% expecting it to remain stable. This is a significant change from April, when 59% believed the economy would decline over the next six months, compared to 34% who expected a decline over the next six months in July.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3474071\/coca-cola-trump-meeting-teases-new-innovative-offerings\/\">Coca-Cola teases&nbsp;&lsquo;new innovative&nbsp;offerings&rsquo; after conversation with Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3469274\/sec-accuses-georgia-republican-of-operating-140-million-ponzi-scheme\/\">SEC accuses Georgia Republican of operating $140 million Ponzi scheme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3467239\/trump-agenda-law-limits-gambling-loss-deductions\/\">Trump agenda law limits gambling loss deductions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;As Elon Musk has departed the Trump administration and DOGE actions appear to be subsiding, Northern Virginia business leaders&rsquo; optimism has slightly improved; however, major concerns remain,&rdquo; D.J. Jordan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-kathleen-hicks-as-deputy-defense-secretary\/\" title=\"Senate Confirms Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Defense Secretary\">senior vice president<\/a> at Pinkston, said in a statement. &ldquo;Tariff policy and DOGE have created uncertainty about the future playing field, and it appears that some companies are waiting on the sidelines before growing operations and increasing capital.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our Q3 survey makes one thing clear: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-judge-grants-gop-lawmaker-standing-to-sue-biden-administration-over-unrwa-funding-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Texas judge grants GOP lawmaker standing to sue Biden administration over UNRWA funding - Washington Examiner\">federal government&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s impact on our regional economy is real and significant,&rdquo; Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Coons said. &ldquo;Despite concerns at the federal level, business leaders are feeling more optimistic about their companies&rsquo; ability to navigate uncertainties, highlighting the resilience of our region.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>DOGE was the primary concern of businesses in northern Virginia, with 80% of those surveyed expressing concern about DOGE&rsquo;s impact on the greater Washington, D.C., economy. Perhaps paradoxically, though DOGE appears to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shell-admits-to-buying-discounted-russian-oil-despite-embargo\/\" title=\"Shell Admits To Buying Discounted Russian Oil Despite Embargo\">scaling back operations<\/a> with Elon Musk&rsquo;s departure, 56% of business leaders said DOGE had no impact on their businesses over the last six months.<\/p>\n<p>Business leaders have also lessened their worry over the other preeminent issue of the day: tariffs. In April, 53% of business leaders said tariff policies would harm their business growth, while just 41% answered likewise in July. Of those answering in July, 48% expected tariffs to have no impact on their business, while 11% expected them to grow their business.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3474031\/dol-and-sba-join-forces-golden-age-of-american-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>DOL AND SBA JOIN FORCES TO PAVE WAY FOR &lsquo;GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The results are another promising sign for President Donald Trump, who faced dire economic predictions after announcing his April &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo; tariffs. After an additional panic, negotiations turned economic predictions back to being positive.<\/p>\n<p>From July 7 to July 14, Pinkston and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce surveyed 135 CEOs, corporate executives, and business owners in the northern Virginia area. The business leaders led companies in government contracting, aerospace and defense, financial services, technology, professional services, retail, and real estate industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2176272\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2176272\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Virginia business leaders regain confidence despite tariffs and DOGE cuts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2463134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/doge-cuts-tariffs.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32860,59356,51332,52273,50406],"class_list":["post-2463133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-business-leaders","tag-confidence-boost","tag-doge-cuts","tag-northern-virginia","tag-tariffs-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/doge-cuts-tariffs.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2463133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2463133"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2463133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2463137,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2463133\/revisions\/2463137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2463134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2463133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2463133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2463133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}