Small businesses weigh tariff refunds
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) opened a new online portal for tariff refunds on Monday, April 20, but they're for businesses, not individuals. The agency is slated to begin refunding companies that paid tariffs on imports after the Supreme Court ordered the government to return the funds.
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How to solve the tariff refund mess
On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court held in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the tariffs imposed by the administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 were unlawful. What the court did not do is explain what the remedy should be,
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s tariffs were unlawful, it resolved a constitutional question. What it did not resolve is how to unwind the economic damage. Gov. JB Pritzker has called for roughly $1,700 per Illinois household ...
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How a large load tariff could work for Xcel
To handle surging data center power use, Xcel Energy is turning to a tool that's gaining traction nationwide: a large load tariff. Why it matters: The tariff could help alleviate costs for households and prepare utility companies for a spike in energy demand from power-hungry data centers driven largely by AI.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving an influx of reports regarding tariff-related scams. Among them: Some unscrupulous sellers fail to send products to customers, then cite tariffs for delays, claiming that shipments are stuck in customs.
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How Trump's tariffs actually work, industrial policy, statecraft, and political theater
Tariffs aren't just taxes on imports, they're tools of industrial policy, diplomatic leverage, and political signaling. This video breaks down the three ways the Trump administration is using tariffs and what the long-term consequences could mean for America's role in the global economy.
President Donald Trump’s 15% tariff on imports from nearly every country on Earth may sound tough, but it reflects a basic misunderstanding of economics. Tariffs are not paid by foreign governments. They are paid by American companies that import goods ...
A recent email touted the possible $2,000 tariff rebate checks, but the details, funding and eligibility remain unclear. Here’s what money experts say.