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Tariffs raised prices you paid. But most businesses won’t be passing tariffs refunds back to you
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· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The amounts were substantial, with some companies getting nearly a billion dollars or more. Businesses received significant payouts from the government.
Businesses received significant payouts from the government. The amounts were substantial, with some companies getting nearly a billion dollars or more. A major retailer received almost three billion dollars, while a technology company got an estimated two billion dollars.
Other companies, including an automaker and a home improvement store, also received large refunds. The total amount refunded is substantial, with a sizable portion of the collected funds already sent out.
Further information on these refunds is available, including the total amount collected and the number of importers affected.
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Category: business Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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