The Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs. Will you get any of the money?
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the tariffs illegal. This move comes after a recent court filing revealed the extent of the refunds, which are being distributed to various corporations. The refunds are a result of the Supreme Court's decision, and it is unclear how the funds will be allocated or if individuals will receive any of the money.
- ▪The Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs.
- ▪Major corporations such as Apple, Ford, and Amazon are receiving huge refunds, with Apple getting $2.2 billion and Ford getting $1.3 billion.
- ▪The refunds are a result of a Supreme Court ruling that declared the tariffs illegal.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 47 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Trump's $100 billion tariff refund skips the people who paid higher prices — Boing Boing
- ▪ Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn — BBC News — Business
- ▪ Trump administration has paid back 60% of $165bn in tariff refunds — the Guardian
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By Julie Z. WeilThe Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs in response to the Supreme Court ruling that declared the tariffs illegal, according to a new court filing this week.Major corporations are getting huge refunds: $2.2 billion for Apple, $1.3 billion for Ford, $600 million for Amazon. (Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post.) CommentsSign up
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