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Seattle minimum wage hike linked to business exodus
Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated September 30
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- During the first half of 2025, 450 Seattle restaurants, about 16% of the city’s total, closed shortly after wage hikes went into effect for all businesses.
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- Fox News
The article emphasizes the negative economic consequences of Seattle's rising minimum wage, linking it to business closures, decreased job formation, and a decline in the city's overall business environment.
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