Key insight: Banks are critical to helping small business owners through periods of uncertainty, a U.S. Bancorp executive said at American Banker's 2025 Small Business Banking conference.What's at stake: Supporting small businesses is a key mandate for many banks as they seek to build relationships with business owners and grow their market share.Expert quote: "The critical thing is to have those discussions," the executive said.HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Small businesses are facing an onslaught of uncertainty in 20 ...