> Costs are always passed on to the consumer. Businesses will make their profit.<
Not always. Sometimes businesses go out of business.
Of course - they will go bankrupt if they are unable to absorb or finance the losses they incur.
My comment was a generality; many people believe companies (and the government) have deep pockets. They do not realize those are OUR pockets. Businesses exist to make a profit for their owner(s) and, if they want to stay in business, they will raise their revenue to cover their costs and make a profit.
And, yes, I have been a small business owner.