Census Bureau Seeks Feedback on Trade Survey Continuation
Published Date: 8/14/2025
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The Department of Commerce wants your thoughts on continuing the Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey, which helps track business sales and inventories. This survey affects wholesale businesses and aims to keep data collection smooth and easy. You’ve got 60 days to share your feedback before the government asks for final approval—no extra costs or big changes, just keeping things running on schedule!
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