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If Trump's biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund - but not consumers

Headline from WHEC Rochester, on the newest of 2 developments

President Donald Trump likes to boast about how much money the U.S. Treasury is raking in from the massive taxes – tariffs -- he’s slapped this year on imports from almost every country in the world. But two courts have now ruled that his biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal.

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  1. If Trump loses his tariff lawsuit, America may have to refund businesses more than $200 billion

    Headline from CNN ·

  2. Newest

    If Trump's biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund - but not consumers

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fortune

    A Trump loss in his tariff court case could mean a $150 billion refund for American businesses. Here’s how they could get their money back (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Previously imposed tariffs could be refunded, but not without some red tape.

  2. CNN

    If Trump loses his tariff lawsuit, America may have to refund businesses more than $200 billion (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The majority of the sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump imposed during his second term face one final litmus test that will determine whether he can continue to levy them – and also whether businesses are eligible for massive refunds.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    If Trump's biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund - but not consumers (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    President Donald Trump likes to boast about how much money the U.S. Treasury is raking in from the massive taxes – tariffs -- he’s slapped this year on imports from almost every country in the world. But two courts have now ruled that his biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal.

  5. Fortune

    Lose-lose: Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs, consumers likely wouldn't see a dime from refunds (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The Trump administration might balk at paying back the tariffs it’s collected.

  6. Seattle Times

    If Trump’s biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund – but not consumers (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    If the Supreme Court strikes down Trump

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