Impact of Overreaching Regulations on Businesses and Workers Across the country, businesses and workers are spending too much time and money navigating regulatory requirements. According to the latest U.S. Chamber and MetLife Small Business Index, 51% of small business owners say regulatory compliance requirements make it harder for them to grow their business. During the 2025 State of American Business address, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark stressed the urgent need to roll back the